On August 7, 2026, Governor Pritzker
signed Public
Act 104-0808 into law, also referred to as Tammurra’s Act (Act). The Act applies to various facilities and
institutions, including libraries established under the Local Library Act and
Public Library District Act of 1991, county shelter care homes, public
institutions of higher education, and licensed day care centers. The Act takes effect on January 1, 2027.
The Act requires that contact
information for the 9-8-8 National Suicide
Prevention Lifeline be posted in these facilities “in a prominent location
that is visible to and accessible by” patrons and users. The 9-8-8 Lifeline is
a free, nationwide resource administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration of the federal government (SAMHSA). While the
Act does not specify what contact information must be posted, the 9-8-8 Lifeline
allows individuals seeking assistance to call, text, or “chat” online.
The 9-8-8 Lifeline website
(linked above) has many resources readers can consult, including FAQs, a
glossary of terms, and information regarding services available to individuals.
Notably, the website offers free print materials that include contact information
for those seeking assistance.
Post Authored by Erin Monforti, Ancel Glink
