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 Bill Bans Artificial Intelligence Used to Rank Patient ‘Priority’ in Emergency Rooms
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to maintain the best possible health outcomes for Illinoisans seeking emergency hospital services, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, introduced a bill that will limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) when determining a patient’s priority in a hospital emergency room.
Briel Bill to Expand Support, Funds for Local Fire Protection Services
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is introducing a measure that seeks to utilize the funds already collected by cities for open burn permits and permit violations to support fire protection services in local governments.
Briel-Backed Resolutions Push for Affordability, Condemns Lawlessness in Washington
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is speaking out about the recent actions of the the Trump Administration, passing official condemnations of Trump’s reckless tariffs and misguided foreign policy, drastic cuts to child care and familial life lines, and the deadly immigration force employed by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that has killed an estimated 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.
Briel to Host Wise Council of Elders Group, Presentation on Financial Scams
OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting an upcoming presentation on financial scams that target seniors and older adults as she kicks off her Council of Wise Elders advocacy group Monday, Jan. 26 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at her Ottawa district office.
Briel’s Neurodivergent Council to Meet
OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will hold her first Neurodivergent Council meetings of 2026 on Saturday, Jan. 17 to collaborate and discuss with community members how policy can support those who are on the spectrum and connect them to resources.
Briel to Host Human Trafficking Awareness Training
OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is hosting a Human Trafficking Awareness Training in collaboration with Safe Journeys on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at
her Ottawa district office.
Briel Joins Dolly Parton Birthday Live Reading
OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is collaborating with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Illinois to participate in a Facebook Live reading for children and parents on Friday, Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Briel-Backed Legislation to Address Rising Energy Costs Signed Into Law
OTTAWA, IL — New legislation signed into law on Thursday will provide Illinoisans immediate and long-term utility bill relief by bringing down energy costs, thanks to legislation supported by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa.
Briel Highlights $24M Workforce Grant, Encourages Local Colleges to Apply
Select community colleges around Illinois are eligible to apply for a new grant highlighted by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, that will fund advanced workforce training facilities to equip local students for high-demand jobs like manufacturing and clean energy production.
Briel to Host Mobile DMV in Spring Valley Dec. 22
SPRING VALLEY, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is partnering with the Secretary of State to host a mobile DMV on Monday, Dec. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard A. Mautino Memorial Library, located at 215 E. Cleveland St. in Spring Valley.