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Morris Bill to Improve Menopause Care, Education, and Workplace Support Sent to Governor

May 29, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that improves access to healthcare, expands education, and clarifies workplace protections for individuals experiencing menopause. “For too long, menopause has...

Morris Bill Protecting Patients from Medical Debt Sent to Governor

May 21, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that would protect Illinois patients from losing their homes because of unpaid medical debt. “No one should fear losing their home because they needed medical...

Rep. Ford, Rep. Morris, Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Coalition of Public Health and Community Leaders Support Overdose Prevention Site in Illinois

May 12, 2026 | Ford, Morris

CHICAGO – On Monday, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, convened a press conference at Rush University Medical Center to highlight new research on overdose prevention sites (centers) and encourage the establishment of an overdose prevention site on the city’s...

Morris Sends Key Legislation to Senate to Expand Healthcare Access, Strengthen Oversight, and Invest in Communities

Apr 24, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, has passed several key pieces of legislation out of the House, sending measures to the Senate that aim to strengthen communities, improve public health, and expand protections for residents across...

Morris Bill to Improve Menopause Care, Education, and Workplace Support Passes House

Apr 21, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to improve access to healthcare, expand education, and bring greater clarity to workplace protections for individuals experiencing menopause, state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, successfully advanced legislation out of the...

Morris Advances Bill to Expand Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings

Mar 19, 2026 | Morris

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is celebrating a key step forward in advancing preventive health care after her legislation to expand access to life-saving heart screenings passed out of committee. “This is a meaningful step...

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