Latest Updates:
Moeller-backed Bill Cracks Down on Anti-Choice Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, passed legislation safeguarding Illinois women from discrimination based on their personal, private health decisions, bolstering current statewide efforts to secure reproductive rights.
Benton Passes Legislation to Provide Workforce Training Opportunities for People with Autism
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is working to increase workforce development opportunities for people with autism by passing legislation to expand workforce training programs for people on the spectrum.
Yang Rohr: No Student Should be Hit at School as a Form of Punishment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, passed a bipartisan measure banning the use of physical punishment as a form of discipline in every school across the state.
Faver Dias Advances Healthcare Measure to Expand Rights of Parents with Seriously Ill Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is continuing to fight for families with her measure to guarantee extra days of leave for the parents of children in the neonatal intensive care unit, which recently passed the House with strong bipartisan support.
Benton Bill Expanding Turkey Hunting Accessibility Unanimously Passes House
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is making turkey hunting easier and more accessible by passing legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives to expand the range of firearms that can be used to hunt wild turkey.
Rep. Sharon Chung Passes Bill Allowing Colleges, Educators to Work Together to Expand Benefits
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is ensuring fair employee rights to educators and other higher education employees by passing legislation that affirms that higher education employees can receive compensation and benefits beyond what is established in their collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Gordon-Booth Backs Plan to Protect Recording Artists from AI Deepfakes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal supported by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, would protect recording artists from nonconsensual, artificially created (“AI” or “deepfake”) media intended
for commercial sale without the original artist’s approval.
Morris Passes Measure to Streamline State Department Technology Acquisition and Standards
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that will modernize technology procurement and accessibility matters by shifting their oversight from individual agencies to the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT).
Andrade Backs Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under a new measure backed by State Rep. Jaime Andrade D-Chicago, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Menstrual Products Donor Immunity Act, Bolsters Reproductive Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed the Menstrual Products Donor Immunity Act, which secures legal protections for non-profits who receive menstrual products for distribution to underserved communities.
LaPointe Advances Critical Mental Health Legislation Through House
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, has successfully advanced several measures that will expand insurance policies’ coverage of critical care needs, including mental health and substance use treatment and care.
Morris Passes Measure Protecting Local Health Care Facilities and Safety Net Resources
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is increasing the scrutiny applied to the sale or discontinuation of services at county-operated nursing homes to ensure low-income and at-risk populations’ access to care.
Faver Dias-Led Expansion of Menopause Healthcare Coverage Passes, Advances Reproductive Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, continuing her efforts to secure reproductive rights, passed a measure to expand healthcare coverage of hormone therapy for menopause-related medical problems out of the House.
Ortíz Votes to Expand Access to Counseling Resources for First Responder Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed on Tuesday an initiative to require health insurance plans for law enforcement and first responders to include coverage for marriage and couple’s counseling.
Gabel Passes Birth Equity Bill to Help Mothers Access Quality Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New mothers will have better access to affordable pregnancy, postpartum and newborn care services under a major birth equity initiative passed by state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston.
Manley Backs Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under a new measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Romeoville, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Stuart Passes Bill Streamlining Accountability for Unaccredited Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is holding post-secondary institutions that lack required approval from the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE) accountable by empowering the board to issue cease-and-desist orders directly, rather than having to refer the matter to the attorney general.
Gordon-Booth Votes for Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supported a plan this week aimed at curbing catalytic converter theft by reclassifying catalytic converters as “essential parts” – subjecting them to improved tracking and state record laws designed to address vehicle theft.