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Stuart Passes Bill Creating More Comprehensive Definition of Sexual Assault

Apr 17, 2024 | Stuart

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is fighting for justice for all survivors of sexual assault by passing a new bill cracking down on incidents where consent is obtained through deception. “We must always advocate for victims and that means...

Jiménez Advances Legislation Empowering Renters to Seek Better Conditions, Preventing Retaliation

Apr 17, 2024 | Jimenez

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is working to empower renters who have spoken out about the risks they face when requesting building improvements by passing new legislation to prevent landlords from retaliating against a tenant seeking better...

Gordon-Booth Backs Proposal to Secure Marriage and Couple’s Counseling for First Responders

Apr 17, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Understanding the unique stresses first responders and their families encounter, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supported a plan Tuesday that would require health insurance plans for police and firefighters include coverage for marriage...

Canty Advances Measure Promoting Government Transparency, Rights for First Responders

Apr 17, 2024 | Canty

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, passed a measure out of the House that will guarantee greater government transparency and give more freedom to fire protection districts. “Representatives of fire protection districts raised an issue...

Jiménez Measure Expanding Line of Duty Benefits for Mental Health Responders Passes House

Apr 17, 2024 | Jimenez

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago, is working to better integrate mental health professionals into emergency response situations by passing legislation to ensure these emergency responders have the benefits and protections provided to other...

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