Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Chicago)
1st District
Springfield Office:
521-B Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1117
District Office:
4374 S. Archer
Chicago, IL 60632
773-236-0117
Bills & Committees
Full-time legislator; former educator and college counselor at CPS; B.S. in urban planning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; member of the Chicago Teachers Union, member of Local School Council for the Back of the Yards High School; volunteer soccer coach and lifelong resident of the Gage Park neighborhood in Chicago.
Ortíz-Backed Transit Reform Law Aims to Make Buses and Trains Safer, Efficient, and Reliable
CHICAGO – A major transit reform package law passed by state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, was signed into law earlier today, continuing his commitment to making buses and trains safer, more reliable, and more efficiently managed for the working families and young people in his community.
Ortíz Expands Protections Against Trump’s Raids
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, celebrated the signing of a package of measures that aims to protect against unjust and unconstitutional immigration enforcement operations, marking a bold step towards protecting communities from abusive and unjust federal immigration enforcement operations.
Ortíz Champions Measure Protecting Undocumented Communities Against Growing Immigration Raids
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is pushing back on the inhumane “Midway Blitz” by backing legislation to prevent certain federal immigration operations at or near courthouses and add safeguards for undocumented people at hospitals, daycares and on college campuses.
Ortíz-Backed Budget Plan Slashes Waste, Funds Public Safety and Senior Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed a balanced budget plan on Saturday that cuts unnecessary government spending, supports law enforcement and senior services while preparing for future chaos from Washington.
Ortíz Emphasizes Safer Streets, Cost of Living Reforms in New Term in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, released a statement following taking the oath of office for a new term on Wednesday:
Ortíz Votes to Expand Access to Counseling Resources for First Responder Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed on Tuesday an initiative to require health insurance plans for law enforcement and first responders to include coverage for marriage and couple’s counseling.
Ortíz: My Students Benefit From A Fully-Elected CPS School Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued this statement Thursday,
following the passage of legislation to implement a fully-elected school board for Chicago Public
Schools students.
Ortíz-Backed Legislation Protecting Workers Now Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, continued to put working families first in his legislative priorities, passing two new laws to advance the right to unionize and equal treatment of freelance workers.
Ortíz Supports More Expression in Graduation Attire
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is expanding opportunities for personal expression in graduation ceremonies and attire through a new bill.
Ortíz Passes Leave Bill for Victims of Violent Crime
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, opened up workplace leave eligibility to the families of victims of violent crime, giving them time to coordinate end-of-life services, grieve and be with their loved ones.