Rep. Justin Slaughter
(D-Chicago)
27th District
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Springfield Office:
249-E Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0010
(217) 782-1795 FAX
1234 W. 95th St.
Chicago 60643
773-445-9700
B.A. in political science, University of Chicago; Master’s of Public Policy and Administration, Northwestern University; member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and served on the executive board of his local chapter’s foundation. A native Chicagoan, Slaughter grew up on the South Side in the Washington Heights community where he currently still resides
Slaughter-Backed Bill Enhances Anti-Discrimination and Equal Pay Laws
CHICAGO – To support Illinois’ commitment to diversity and equality in workplaces across the state and ensure all employees receive a fair wage, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently voted to pass legislation that strengthens Illinois’ existing equal pay laws.
Human Trafficking Survivors Can Receive Public Benefits Under Slaughter-Backed Law
CHICAGO – To uplift and support survivors of human trafficking and related crimes, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new law that will allow survivors to apply for and receive public benefits.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Allowing Remote Employment Applications for Minors Becomes Law
CHICAGO – To help working families and youth struggling financially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new state law that allows minors to apply for and receive employment certificates online.
Slaughter Highlights Small Business Innovation and Research Week
CHICAGO – To assist small business owners in accessing critical resources and ensure they are set up for success, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Week.
Slaughter-Backed Measure Empowering Sexual Assault Survivors is Now Law
CHICAGO – A measure backed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to help sexual assault survivors better navigate the justice system is now the law in Illinois.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Allowing Student Athlete Endorsement Deals Now Law
CHICAGO – Under a new Illinois law sponsored by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, college athletes are finally able to make endorsement deals with companies and profit from their talents.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Supports Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that allows developmentally disabled individuals who live in group homes to retain more of the money they make from employment.
Slaughter Legislation Enhancing Criminal Justice Reform Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Measures to improve compensation for victims of crime and strengthen and enhance the SAFE-T Act, Illinois’ comprehensive criminal justice reforms passed earlier this year, championed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, were recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Slaughter Supports Legislation in Response to IDES Overpayment Issue
CHICAGO – To ensure that individuals who are already struggling during the pandemic are not faced with further hardship, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that will limit the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s (IDES) ability to force residents to give back unemployment benefits they have already received.
Slaughter-Backed Gun Safety Bill Passes General Assembly
CHICAGO –To strengthen Illinois’ commitment to keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous individuals, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that will modernize the state’s Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) system. House Bill 562 passed both chambers of the General Assembly earlier this month.