Rep. Jay Hoffman
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Belleville)
113th District
Springfield Office:
300 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
217-782-0104
District Office:
312 S. High St.
Belleville, IL 62220
(618) 416-7407
(618) 416-7409 FAX
Biography
Attorney; born Nov. 6, 1961, in Highland, IL; B.S., Finance, Illinois State University; J.D., St. Louis University School of Law; married, has two children.
Hoffman Highlights Human Trafficking Awareness Month, New Law to Crack Down on Exploiters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To raise attention around the issue of human trafficking, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a new law he recently supported to crack down on human trafficking and enhance penalties for those who benefit from exploitation.
Hoffman Measure to Protect First Responders on Roadways Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new law passed by State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), Illinois police, firemen and other first responders will have stronger protections from distracted motorists, including harsher penalties for drivers who fail to move over or slow down when passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road.
Governor Approves Hoffman-Backed Measures to Strengthen State Ethics Laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new legislative package to strengthen state ethics laws to crack down on public corruption and unethical lobbying practices supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Hoffman Encourages Residents to Shop Locally on Small Business Saturday
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – As families begin their gift shopping for the holiday season, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging local residents to support the local economy by shopping locally and supporting small businesses on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.
Hoffman, Greenwood Partner to Host Free Community Shred Day
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To help local residents protect themselves from identity fraud, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are partnering to host a free community shred day later this month.
Hoffman Hosts Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar in Granite City
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently hosted a senior fraud prevention seminar in partnership with the Illinois Attorney General’s office, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.
Hoffman Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month, New Law to Increase Access to Mammograms
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a new law that will expand insurance coverage for diagnostic mammograms.
Hoffman Measure to Ensure Justice for Sick Workers Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to protect the rights of working families across Illinois, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently passed legislation to expand workers’ access to the legal system in cases involving workplace illnesses that occur over extended periods of time.
Hoffman Encourages Jobseekers to Apply to IDOT’s Snowbird Program
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging local jobseekers to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Snowbird program, a seasonal employment opportunity to perform emergency removal and control of snow and ice on area roads during the winter season.
Hoffman Appointed to Metropolitan and Regional Planning Commission Advisory Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For his continuous work to pass a capital infrastructure plan and bring improvements to the Metro East, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was recently appointed to the Legislative Advisory Committee for the Southwestern Illinois Regional Planning Commission.