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.

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — A new law will protect young people from the abusive practice of landlords thanks to the work of state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook. Avelar’s new law will prohibit landlords from suing children along with their parents or guardians, pushing back on an alarming new trend that can affect a young person’s future ability to obtain housing.

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — More skilled workforce opportunities will be available for those without high school diplomas, thanks to a new law headed by state Rep Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, that fills critical job shortages while prioritizing work for those without traditional high school or college credentials.

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — As cases of discrimination rise and federal leaders retreat from workplace equity and public accommodation efforts, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, is providing new tools to help Illinois enforce basic human rights policies with a new law streamlining the investigation process and enhancing protections.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a bicameral measure through the House and Senate chambers this spring that protects Illinoisans’ access to medication abortion and enhances a shield law to prevent federal interference.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to improve workforce opportunities for those without highschool diplomas, state Rep Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a bicameral measure that fills critical job shortages while prioritizing work for those without traditional highschool or college credentials.