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Avelar Aims to Step Up Enforcement of Anti- Discrimination Efforts with New Law

Aug 22, 2025 | Avelar

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — As cases of discrimination rise and federal leaders retreat from workplace equity and public accommodation efforts, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, is providing new tools to help Illinois enforce basic human rights policies with a...

Avelar Passes Bicameral Bill Reaffirming Medication Abortion Access

Jun 18, 2025 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a bicameral measure through the House and Senate chambers this spring that protects Illinoisans’ access to medication abortion and enhances a shield law to prevent federal interference. “With...

Avelar Clears Bill Expanding Workforce Opportunity Through Both Chambers

May 29, 2025 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to improve workforce opportunities for those without highschool diplomas, state Rep Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a bicameral measure that fills critical job shortages while prioritizing work for those without traditional...

Avelar Bill Protecting Children from Improper Eviction Cases Passes House Chamber

Apr 24, 2025 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Pushing back on an alarming new trend that can affect a young person’s future ability to obtain housing, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, recently advanced legislation out of the House chamber that bars landlords from suing children...

Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday: Yang Rohr, Avelar, Syed, Davis Push for Passage of Alyssa’s Law to Quicken Emergency Response in Schools

Apr 24, 2025 | Avelar, Davis, Syed, Yang Rohr

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep.’s Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, Dagmara ‘ Dee’ Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, and Will Davis, D-Homewood, will join the mother of a victim of the Parkland 2018 mass shooting and other gun safety...

Avelar Bill Reaffirming Medication Abortion Access in Illinois Passes House

Apr 15, 2025 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Committed to maintaining women’s reproductive healthcare rights, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a measure out of the House chamber on Monday safeguarding access to medication abortion in the state of Illinois. “With federal...

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