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Andrade, Rashid Pass Bill Cracking Down on AI-Based Discrimination

May 24, 2024 | Andrade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, passed legislation Friday to prohibit AI-based discrimination in employment, ensuring Illinois companies remain transparent in hiring practices. “With its...

Gill Passes Update to Funeral Home Rules, Encourages Stronger Chain of Custody Requirements

May 24, 2024 | Gill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to a report of a funeral home mishandling remains, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, led passage of a plan to institute new safeguards and stricter chain of custody and identification requirements for funeral homes and crematoriums. “This...

Avelar Expands Language Equity and Accessibility Statewide

May 24, 2024 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to help people engage with government and access critical services in their preferred language, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed legislation through the House expanding language offerings in state offices. “Illinois...

Gordon-Booth Measure Waives License Plate Replacement Fees for Victims of Vehicle Theft

May 23, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of car and license plate theft would be able to receive new license plates for free under a plan passed out of the House this week by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria. “When someone has their vehicle stolen, the last thing they need...

ICASA Honors Ammons’ Leadership on Behalf of Sexual Assault Survivors

May 23, 2024 | Ammons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Committed to her efforts in expanding sexual violence services and advocating for those affected by sexual assault, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, was recently awarded the 2024 Moxie Award from the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Alliance...

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