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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.
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.