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Ammons-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Passes House Floor

Apr 16, 2026 | Ammons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices. “Consumers shouldn’t...

Chung Supports Bill Creating Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act

Apr 16, 2026 | Chung

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, passed a bill creating the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, protecting the rights and freedoms of college and university students. “I’m proud to represent students attending Illinois...

Canty Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act Passes House

Apr 16, 2026 | Canty

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With some states increasingly hostile toward bodily autonomy, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is fighting to keep personal health information private with the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act to limit abortion-related...

Hernandez Measure to Secure Aid for Businesses Impacted by Economic Disruptions Passes House Vote

Apr 16, 2026 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed legislation out of the House on Thursday that would study how the state can best secure and deploy economic resources to small businesses that have struggled to bounce back from...

Yang Rohr Bill Addresses Digital Coupon Frustrations, Passes the House

Apr 9, 2026 | Yang Rohr

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, has passed legislation out of the House designed to provide consumer protection by ensuring consumers receive advertised prices and have access to store promotions. “For families across the state,...

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