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Edly-Allen Legislation to Protect Employees from Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Signed Into Law

Aug 27, 2019 | Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, to establish protections against all forms of sexual harassment and discrimination was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker recently.“When people go to work they should never have...

Moylan Supports Bill to Expand Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors

Mar 29, 2019 | Moylan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, supported legislation Wednesday that would protect sexual assault survivors seeking justice by giving judges the authority to forbid their offenders from having the ability to question them in legal...

Connor Fights to Protect Child Sexual Assault Survivors

Mar 29, 2019 | Connor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children who are victims of sexual assault will be spared more hardship under a bill proposed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, which would allow courts to prevent accused predators from personally questioning their accusers. “As a prosecutor,...

Scherer Seeks to End Sexual Assault Slush Fund

Feb 23, 2018 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In light of news reports that members of Congress used public funds to pay sexual harassment settlements, State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored legislation to ensure that does not happen in Illinois. “It’s ridiculous to think that...

Mussman: Secretary DeVos Wrong to Ignore Campus Sexual Assault

Jul 31, 2017 | Mussman

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to prioritize the safety and well-being of college students in Illinois and across the country, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has introduced a measure calling on U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to immediately stop...