Briel Bill Now Law: Protecting Patients from Medical Debt

OTTAWA, Ill. – A measure to ensure Illinois patients with medical debt are protected from aggressive hospital collection tactics is now law, thanks to successful work by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, who championed the bipartisan measure through the...

Briel Bills Outlawing Price Raising Schemes Now Law

OTTAWA, Ill. – Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law thanks to the support of state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa. “Grocery trip receipts shouldn’t climb week by week for the same products. A price tag...

Briel-Backed Bill Launching Blue Envelope Program Sent to Governor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to improve interactions between law enforcement and Illinois drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, successfully passed a bill through both chambers establishing the Blue Envelope Program in...

Briel Sends Major Affordability Initiatives to Governor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to restore affordability for Illinois households, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices,...