Rep. Amy ‘Murri’ Briel
76th District
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292-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0140
District Office: 628 Columbus St. Suite 204 Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 324-5055
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Biography
Born and raised in La Salle county; Full-time legislator; Chief of Staff for former state representative Lance Yednock; Caseworker for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault survivors; attended Illinois State University; lives in Ottawa on her family farm with her husband and has three children.
Briel Invites Community to Local Baseball Game Tuesday
PERU, Ill. – Joined by her office’s trio of advisory councils, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D- Ottawa, is inviting community members to a Pistol Shrimp baseball game this Tuesday, July 21, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to enjoy a sensory friendly themed-night while connecting with local families.
Briel Named Illinois Farm Bureau ‘Friend of Agriculture’
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. – In recognition of her work advocating for conservation and rural families in agriculture, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, received the 2026 Illinois Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture Award Saturday at the LaSalle County Fair.
Briel-Backed Blue Envelope Program Now Law in Illinois
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting a new law signed Friday set to improve interactions between law enforcement and Illinois drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by establishing the Blue Envelope Program throughout Illinois.
Briel Bill Now Law: Protecting Patients from Medical Debt
OTTAWA, Ill. – A measure to ensure Illinois patients with medical debt are protected from aggressive hospital collection tactics is now law, thanks to successful work by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, who championed the bipartisan measure through the Illinois legislature this spring.
Briel Bills Outlawing Price Raising Schemes Now Law
OTTAWA, Ill. – Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law thanks to the support of state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa.
Briel-expanded Sami’s Law for Illinois Children, Adults with Disabilities Hits Governor’s Desk
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An effort led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, to expand Sami’s Law and ensure future public buildings have accommodations in handicap stalls for Illinois children and adults with disabilities, is now headed to Gov. JB Pritzker for final approval.
Briel Rounds out Second Year Sending Series of Bills to Governor Pritzker
Wrapping up her second spring legislative session, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting a slew of bills championed through House and Senate chambers that now await governor consideration before being signed into law.
Briel-Backed Bill Launching Blue Envelope Program Sent to Governor
Working to improve interactions between law enforcement and Illinois drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, successfully passed a bill through both chambers establishing the Blue Envelope Program in Illinois.
Briel Sends Major Affordability Initiatives to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to restore affordability for Illinois households, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a series of bills to the governor’s desk cutting costs on everyday purchases and utilities, banning gimmicks that raise prices, and requiring businesses fairly compensate consumers.
Briel Bill Protecting Patients from Medical Debt Sent to Governor
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a bill to the governor’s desk for consideration ensuring patients’ primary residence and property cannot be used in legal action by hospitals seeking to recover unpaid medical debt.