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Manley Bill Becomes Law, Recognized by Illinois CPA Society
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, earned recognition for her pivotal role in passing legislation recently signed into law that expands the process for certified public accountants (CPAs) to become licensed in Illinois.
Ford Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day, Calls for Further Action to Save Lives
CHICAGO – With Aug. 31 marking International Overdose Awareness Day, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is remembering those we have lost and calling for further action on all levels of government to support those in need and save lives.
New Katz Muhl Law Aims to Protect Clean Drinking Water by Creating Alternatives for Big Tech Companies
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Illinois will have additional tools to preserve clean drinking water—including when it comes to the water needs of data centers—under a new law backed by state Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, permitting the use of treated municipal wastewater for industrial purposes.
Stava Bill to Remove Statute of Limitations for Human Trafficking of Minors Becomes Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — People who become victims of human trafficking before turning 18 will have fewer barriers to justice after a bill championed by state Rep. Anne Stava, D- Downers Grove, was signed into law August 15 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Canty Bill Protecting Medication Abortion Access Now Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A new law passed will protect Illinois women’s ability to safely order and access medication abortion, thanks to legislation headed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, enhancing the state’s shield law to legalize prescribed medication abortion and prevent federal overreach.
Press Conference Friday: Ford, Congressman Davis to Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day and Join Families in Remembrance Before
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and Congressman Danny K. Davis will stand with family members of those lost to overdoses this Friday to share stories of remembrance, as well as deliver a message of hope as we look to strengthen support for those in need.
Illinois Environmental Council Honors Rep. Rashid with Milestone Achievement Award for Landmark Legislation Banning Forever Chemicals
CHICAGO – The Illinois Environmental Council announced this week that they will be honoring state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Julie Morrison, D- Lake Forest, with the 2025 Milestone Achievement Award to recognize their work in passing landmark legislation to phase out PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, from consumer products in Illinois.
Hoffman Legislation Creating Fairer Pay Standards for Construction Projects Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Workers on public works projects will earn competitive wages under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, ensuring workers on federally-funded, state-contracted, construction projects are paid fairly and transparently.
Gill Measures Signed into Law, Including Plan to Set Aside Additional Resources for Fire and Ambulance Vehicles
CHICAGO – A series of measures passed by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, were recently signed into law, including a plan to require municipalities to set aside additional resources for fire and ambulance emergency vehicles and a proposal to expand awareness of lifesaving Silver Alerts for the developmentally disabled community.
Hernandez Responds to Reports of Possible Deployment of National Guard Members to Chicago
AURORA, Ill. In response to reports of the Defense Department preparing for possible deployment of National Guard members to Chicago, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement:
Stava-backed Healthcare Workforce Bill Becomes Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Illinois will stand up a task force to address persistent workforce shortages in critical healthcare specialties under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, which was signed into law on August 15 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
State Leaders Visit Trinity’s ‘Living Room’ in Orland Park, Highlighting Crisis & Recovery Services
CHICAGO – Chair of the House Mental Health and Addiction Committee, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), led a group of state behavioral health leaders in a visit to Trinity Services in Orland Park last Thursday.
Scherer Motivates Community to Dispose of Old Prescription Items
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is helping residents dispose of old prescription eyeglasses and medicines in an effort to protect the environment and prevent harm to others.
Hoffman Backed Initiative Cracking Down on Outdated Vehicle Licensing Requirements Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will make life easier for seniors with a new law eliminating stressful and unnecessary driving test requirements, marking the end of driving test requirements based solely on age.
Briel Prohibits Deceptive Sales Targeting Assault Survivors in New Law
OTTAWA, Ill. – A new law passed recently will better protect survivors of sexual violence, thanks to legislation led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, that prohibits non-medical professionals from selling, marketing, promoting, advertising, or distributing a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit to Illinois consumers.
Statement from Representative Abdelnasser Rashid on Donald Trump Threatening to Send US Military & National Guard to Occupy Chicago
”Donald Trump’s threat to illegally occupy Chicago is a dangerous attack on our state, our communities, and our democracy. Like with his immigration policy, sending the military to invade a blue city has one goal for Trump: to spread fear and division among people he views as inferior. We will not be intimidated into silence or compliance.”
Avelar Bill Protecting Medication Abortion Access Now Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — A new law passed Friday will protect Illinois women’s ability to safely order and access medication abortion, thanks to legislation headed by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, enhancing the state’s shield law to legalize prescribed medication abortion and prevent federal overreach.
Hernandez Major Law Enforcement Hiring Reform Bill Passed in Response to Sonya Massey Murder
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Law enforcement agencies will be better equipped to vet potential officers and make independent, merit-based employment decisions under a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, improving police hiring practices following the recent killing of an innocent woman in the Springfield area by an officer with a serious record of misconduct.