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Hernandez-Backed Bill to Protect Private Genetic Information Signed into Law

Aug 12, 2019 | Hernandez L

AURORA, Ill. – In order to ensure that private genetic information is not used against consumers, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, supported a bill recently signed into law that prohibits the transfer of this private information to insurance providers. “As...

Pritzker Signs Hoffman Legislation to Increase Safety and Oversight on Illinois Railroads

Aug 12, 2019 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that will address the lack of federal railroad safety regulations by establishing a mandatory crew size for freight trains on Illinois railroads recently became law.“Currently, there are no...

Ramirez Bill to Expand Access to Homelessness Prevention Resources Signed into Law

Aug 12, 2019 | Ramirez

SPRINFGIELD, Ill. – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, that seeks to reduce homelessness throughout Illinois recently became law.“In the richest country in the world, it is unacceptable that people are left without the basic human necessity of...

Reitz-Backed Legislation Expanding Grants for Doctors Practicing in Underserved Areas Now Law

Aug 12, 2019 | Reitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steelville, will boost health care access across Illinois by increasing grant opportunities from the Department of Public Health (DPH) for doctors working in underserved areas.“Every community across...

Willis Promotes Overdose Awareness Day

Aug 12, 2019 | Willis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, is highlighting International Overdose Awareness Day, which falls on Saturday, Aug. 31 this year.“Opioid abuse and subsequent overdoses continue to claim too many lives across Illinois and the nation,”...

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