Rep. Yolonda Morris
Springfield Office:
288-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8116
4325 W Roosevelt Rd
Suite 162
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 565-4005
A Certified Nurse Assistant of 26 years. A proud former member of SEIU, where I dedicated my time and energy as a Union Organizer. A champion of the “Fight for 15”, Safe Staffing and Child Care for All. “Building stronger and more united communities is not a task for one, but a collective effort. Together, we are unstoppable!”
![Morris-Led Measure Paves the Way for Medication Aides in Illinois’ Long-Term Care Facilities](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Morris.jpg)
Morris-Led Measure Paves the Way for Medication Aides in Illinois’ Long-Term Care Facilities
SPRINGFIELD, ILL – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, a dedicated advocate for improving healthcare in Illinois, successfully championed the passage of Senate Bill 1779 through the legislature. This measure establishes a Medication Aide Program in the state, creating a pathway for medication aides to serve in long-term care facilities.
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Morris-Backed Measure Secures Wigs and Other Prostheses for Cancer Survivors
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is improving treatment for cancer patients in Illinois by requiring health insurance providers in the state to cover the cost of at least one prosthesis or artificial hair device each year.
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Morris Passes Measure to Streamline State Department Technology Acquisition and Standards
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, recently passed legislation that will modernize technology procurement and accessibility matters by shifting their oversight from individual agencies to the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT).
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Morris Passes Measure Protecting Local Health Care Facilities and Safety Net Resources
SPRINGFIELD, ILL –State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is increasing the scrutiny applied to the sale or discontinuation of services at county-operated nursing homes to ensure low-income and at-risk populations’ access to care.
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Morris Fights for Access to Open Information and Books in Illinois’ Correctional Institutions
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is defending the freedom to read with her first bill ensuring incarcerated individuals are not unfairly denied access to books.