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Chung Bill Protecting Independence of Media that Partner with Public Universities Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to protect access to objective news, state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, introduced and passed a bill ensuring that media outlets affiliated with colleges and universities are not subject to editorial control by administration.
Morris Bill to Improve Menopause Care, Education, and Workplace Support Passes House
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 House, praising its passage as a meaningful step toward addressing a long-overlooked area of women’s health.
Harper Measure Expands Opportunities for Emerging and Underserved Farmers in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating a major step forward in supporting equitable growth in agriculture after her legislation to create a new grant program for emerging and socially disadvantaged farmers passed the House.
Gordon-Booth Backed Bill Declaring July 25 as Emmett Till Day Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon Booth, D-Peoria supported legislation that would designate every July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois, honoring the life of a boy who was brutally murdered and became central to the Civil Rights Movement.
Mussman Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Post Human Trafficking Resources at Rest Stops Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, co-sponsored a bipartisan bill requiring the Illinois Department of Transportation to post human trafficking resources in rest area bathrooms.
Faver Dias Legislation to Support Mothers with Newborns Passes House
Hoping to provide critical support to mothers and their newborn children, state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, passed legislation Wednesday that would identify and create a support system to provide short-term universal newborn home visiting services.
Harper-Backed Measure to Review Barriers Facing Millions of Illinoisans with Criminal Records Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is working to address long-standing barriers faced by previously incarcerated individuals after legislation she co-sponsored to reduce obstacles for people with arrest or conviction records passed the House.
Harper to Lead 4/20 Town Hall on Cannabis Equity in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid ongoing questions about equity in Illinois’ cannabis industry, state Rep. Sonya Harper (D-Chicago) will host a virtual town hall on April 20, 2026, at 4:20 p.m. to assess progress, address challenges, and discuss the path forward.
Mason Passes Bill Protecting Against Stormwater Pollution
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is working to keep contaminants out of our water supply by passing a bill amending the Environmental Protection Act to control microplastic pollution due to waste from plastic manufacturing facilities.
Johnson Bill to Strengthen Worker Rights for Individuals Without a Driver’s License Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Wanting to strengthen worker rights, state Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, has passed legislation that would prohibit employers from requiring that applicants have a driver’s license unless it is necessary for the position.
Hernandez Backs Bill Expanding Latin American History Curriculum in Illinois Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, helped pass a measure out of the House on Wednesday that would expand curriculum covering the complex, impactful history of Latin Americans in the United States, ensuring their contributions are never forgotten or overlooked.
Lilly-Backed Measure to Expand Preventive Heart Screenings Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is recognizing a significant step forward in expanding preventive health care after legislation she co-sponsored to improve access to life-saving heart screenings passed the Illinois House.
Mussman Passes Bill Creating Language Equality Acquisition for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Children Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, passed a bill to strengthen our early childhood assessment programs to improve language acquisition for children from birth to age 5 who are deaf, hard of hearing or DeafBlind.
Stuart Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Post Human Trafficking Resources at Rest Stops Across Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, co-sponsored a bipartisan bill requiring the Illinois Department of Transportation to post human trafficking resources in rest area bathrooms.
Ford Measure to Repeal Punishing Anti-Borrower Student Loan Rules Passes the House
SPRINGFIELD – To help protect student loan borrowers amid rising uncertainty and a rapidly increasing cost of living, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is moving forward with a measure that eliminates punitive rules for state employees who default on their student loans.
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.