Rep. Yolonda Morris
(D-Chicago)
9th District
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
Bills & Committees
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 Bill Protecting Patients from Medical Debt Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to the governor’s desk that would protect Illinois patients from losing their homes because of unpaid medical debt.
Rep. Ford, Rep. Morris, Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Coalition of Public Health and Community Leaders Support Overdose Prevention Site in Illinois
CHICAGO – On Monday, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, convened a press conference at Rush University Medical Center to highlight new research on overdose prevention sites (centers) and encourage the establishment of an overdose prevention site on the city’s West Side.
Morris Sends Key Legislation to Senate to Expand Healthcare Access, Strengthen Oversight, and Invest in Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, has passed several key pieces of legislation out of the House, sending measures to the Senate that aim to strengthen communities, improve public health, and expand protections for residents across Illinois.
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.
Morris Advances Bill to Expand Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is celebrating a key step forward in advancing preventive health care after her legislation to expand access to life-saving heart screenings passed out of committee.
Morris to Introduce Legislation Expanding Access to Life-Saving Heart Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, will host a press conference on Wednesday, March 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Illinois State Capitol Blue Room and virtually at blueroomstream.com to introduce legislation aimed at expanding access to life-saving heart screenings and strengthening preventive care across Illinois.
Morris Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Reinforcing Commitment to Support Illinois Families
Following today’s Governor’s budget address, State Representative Yolonda Morris released the following statement, emphasizing a commitment to fiscal responsibility, protecting vital programs, and ensuring that Illinois families receive the support they need:
Morris Introduces Bill to Strengthen Employee Protections and Accountability in Department of Human Services
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris (D-Chicago) is introducing legislation to boost accountability in the Department of Human Services and enhance protections for employees against abuse.
Morris Introduces Bill to Expand Heart Disease Screenings for Residents
CHICAGO – To strengthen preventive care and protect heart health, state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is introducing legislation to expand access to essential screenings.
Morris Responds After Federal Agents Fatally Shoot Two People in Minnesota
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris issued the following statement after two U.S. Citizens were killed by federal agents in Minnesota: