Rep. Amy ‘Murri’ Briel
76th District
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292-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0140
District Office: 628 Columbus St. Suite 204 Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 324-5055
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Biography
Born and raised in La Salle county; Full-time legislator; Chief of Staff for former state representative Lance Yednock; Caseworker for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault survivors; attended Illinois State University; lives in Ottawa on her family farm with her husband and has three children.
Briel Celebrates Sami’s Law Expansion Signed by Gov. Pritzker
Working towards fairer accommodations for Illinoisans with disabilities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting her work expanding Sami’s Law this spring legislative session, which was successfully signed into law by the governor Aug. 7.
Briel Bill to Increase Safety of Service Animals in Schools
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is better protecting service animals in schools and the students who rely on them with a new law requiring teachers receive service animal training as part of their annual training.
Briel Joins WCPT 820 AM Radio Interview
CHICAGO – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is promoting an upcoming radio interview tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22, at 6:05 p.m. with WCPT 820 AM’s Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal to discuss recent legislative work advocating for Illinoisans with disabilities.
Briel Highlights Disability Pride Month
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is celebrating recent milestones supporting accessibility and inclusion for Illinoisans with disabilities during July’s Disability Pride Month.
Briel Invites Community to Local Baseball Game Tuesday
PERU, Ill. – Joined by her office’s trio of advisory councils, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D- Ottawa, is inviting community members to a Pistol Shrimp baseball game this Tuesday, July 21, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to enjoy a sensory friendly themed-night while connecting with local families.
Briel Named Illinois Farm Bureau ‘Friend of Agriculture’
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. – In recognition of her work advocating for conservation and rural families in agriculture, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, received the 2026 Illinois Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture Award Saturday at the LaSalle County Fair.
Briel-Backed Blue Envelope Program Now Law in Illinois
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting a new law signed Friday set to improve interactions between law enforcement and Illinois drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by establishing the Blue Envelope Program throughout Illinois.
Briel Bill Now Law: Protecting Patients from Medical Debt
OTTAWA, Ill. – A measure to ensure Illinois patients with medical debt are protected from aggressive hospital collection tactics is now law, thanks to successful work by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, who championed the bipartisan measure through the Illinois legislature this spring.
Briel Bills Outlawing Price Raising Schemes Now Law
OTTAWA, Ill. – Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law thanks to the support of state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa.
Briel-expanded Sami’s Law for Illinois Children, Adults with Disabilities Hits Governor’s Desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An effort led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, to expand Sami’s Law and ensure future public buildings have accommodations in handicap stalls for Illinois children and adults with disabilities, is now headed to Gov. JB Pritzker for final approval.