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Gill Legislation to Provide Support to Students with Color Vision Deficiency Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation to support students with color vision deficiency by providing schools with resources on color vision deficiency and requiring screenings before students enter kindergarten.
Ortíz Passes Bill Increasing Tuition Assistance to Community College Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, advanced a plan out of the House last week to make community college programs more affordable for in-state adult learners.
Gong-Gershowitz Child Safety Bill Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, to better protect children online passed the House of Representatives on Thursday.
Crawford Bill to Review Barriers Facing Millions of Illinoisans with Criminal Records Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to address long-standing barriers faced by previously incarcerated individuals, state Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, successfully advanced legislation out of the House, praising its passage as a step toward reducing obstacles for people with arrest or conviction records.
Harper Highlights Comprehensive Food System and Agricultural Equity Agenda Ahead of Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ahead of the 4th Annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day on Wednesday, May 6, at the Illinois State Capitol Building, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at strengthening Illinois’ food systems, expanding access to farmland, advancing equity in agriculture and cannabis policy, and investing in communities historically excluded from state-supported agricultural opportunities.
Vella Passes Bill Creating Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed a bill creating the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, protecting the rights and freedoms of college and university students.
Briel Bill Protecting Patient Homes from Hospital Legal Action Passes House Chamber
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to protect homeowners from medical debt, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a bill ensuring patients’ primary residence and property cannot be used in legal action by hospitals seeking to recover unpaid medical debt.
Kelly Passes Bill Launching Blue Envelope Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is making interactions between law enforcement and individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder safer and easier. The Blue Envelope Program intends to support safe and effective communication for all involved parties.
Stuart Passes Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage of Hormonal Menopause Treatment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is working to help patients manage menopause symptoms, certain types of cancer, and other conditions by sponsoring and passing legislation requiring insurance companies to cover up to 12 months of hormone replacement therapy medication.
Mussman Passes Legislation to Improve Trauma Training in Schools
SPRINGFIELDS, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, passed a bill improving trauma training in schools, clarifying how trauma is both understood and responded to in the school environment.
Ammons-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Passes House Floor
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.
Chung Supports Bill Creating Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act
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.
Canty Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act Passes House
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 medical information from crossing state lines.
Hernandez Measure to Secure Aid for Businesses Impacted by Economic Disruptions Passes House Vote
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 economic disruptions such as those caused by federal immigration operations.
Harper Bill to Boost Natural Flood Protection Projects Passes House
State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating a key step forward in strengthening Illinois’ flood preparedness and environmental resilience after her legislation to support natural flood risk reduction projects passed the House.
Deuter Bill to Boost Housing for Middle-Income Earners Passes House
Middle-income families will have an easier time finding housing in their communities, under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst.
Cochran Passes Bill Creating Enforceable Transparency for Diaper Ingredients
State Rep. Justin Cochran, D-Des Plaines, passed a bill Tuesday requiring transparency from diaper-makers as to the materials in their products.
Vella Hosts Keith Country Day School’s Scholastic Bowl Team Recognition
State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, hosted Keith Country Day School’s Scholastic Bowl team on April 10 at Keith Country Day School in Rockford to recognize their win at the Illinois High School Association Class 1A State Championship.