08/20/2026
The 100 Club of Illinois is proud to announce the signing of HB 4842, strengthening confidentiality protections for Illinois first responders who seek support through peer support and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services.
Seeking support is not a sign of weakness, it is a normal human response to extraordinary stress. We know that confidentiality is critical in helping first responders feel safe reaching out when they need support.
HB 4842 reinforces those protections and sends an important message to the first responder community: It is okay to ask for help.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make this legislation possible, including State Representative Mike Kelly and State Senator John Curran.
The 100 Club of Illinois remains committed to standing behind those who stand on the front lines and ensuring they have access to the support and resources they need.
Read more about HB 4842 and what this means for first responders: https://patch.com/illinois/chicago/100-club-illinois-applauds-hb-4842-signing-strengthen-first-responder-mental-health