Stuart Sponsors Bill to Protect Survivors of Human Trafficking

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of human trafficking would be able to keep their personal information and location confidential under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, which passed the House on Wednesday. “Survivors of exploitation...

Stuart Backs Bill to Expand Insurance Coverage for Cancer Testing

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cancer patients would have easier access to certain tests doctors use to determine their best treatment options under legislation that state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently voted to approve. “Even with the same diagnosis, not all...

Stuart Backs Measure to Combat Opioid Crisis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to prevent drug manufacturers and doctors from fueling the opioid crisis, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently voted to pass a measure that expands Illinois’ prescription monitoring program, which helps to track...

Stuart Leads Statewide Effort to Combat Elder Abuse

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Culminating her work as co-chair of Illinois’ Elder Abuse Task Force, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, passed two proposals out of a House committee Wednesday to better protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation.  “In...