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Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Menstrual Products Donor Immunity Act, Bolsters Reproductive Healthcare

Apr 22, 2024 | Hernandez B

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. “Expanding access to...

LaPointe Advances Critical Mental Health Legislation Through House

Apr 20, 2024 | LaPointe

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. “We are making significant progress...

Morris Passes Measure Protecting Local Health Care Facilities and Safety Net Resources

Apr 20, 2024 | Morris

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. “The abrupt closure of nursing homes...

Faver Dias-Led Expansion of Menopause Healthcare Coverage Passes, Advances Reproductive Rights

Apr 20, 2024 | Faver Dias

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. “All too often, women’s...

Ortíz Votes to Expand Access to Counseling Resources for First Responder Families

Apr 20, 2024 | Ortiz

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. “Tense, high risk situations can put stress on...

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