Sen. Holmes supports SB2771 to mandate suicide prevention information and curriculum in Illinois

Sen. Linda Holmes (D-42nd) cast a Yes vote on SB2771 during the 104th General Assembly on May 31, 2026; the bill, which calls for suicide prevention information postings and curriculum integration, was approved by the Illinois Senate on a unanimous 57-0 vote, according to the Illinois Senate.

The bill's summary presents it as "SUICIDE PREVENTION INFORMATION."

This overview below is drawn from the original bill language, with additional interpretation to clarify the role and scope of each provision.

Essentially, SB2771 requires a variety of Illinois facilities—public libraries, county detention and shelter homes, assisted living and shared housing sites, nursing homes, licensed day care centers, safety-net hospitals, state correctional institutions and probation programs—to display 9-8-8 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline contact details prominently for patrons, residents, staff, or offenders. School boards overseeing grades 6 through 12 must review courses and, if possible, weave in age-appropriate, evidence-backed suicide prevention content, while release planning for correctional facilities must address access to suicide prevention materials.

The official record for SB2771 reflects 'House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs.'

Holmes earned a BA from National College of Education in 1984.

A member of the Democratic Party, Holmes was first elected to the Illinois State Senate in 2007, taking over from former senator Phyllis Petka in the 42nd Senate District.

Each Illinois bill follows a process involving multiple legislative steps, including initial introduction in the House or Senate, committee evaluation, floor debate, and votes in both chambers, before moving to the governor for final consideration. The General Assembly organizes work across two-year sessions, with only a small share of introduced legislation ultimately reaching enactment.