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Villa-Backed Measure to Raise Tobacco Age to 21 Becomes Law

Aug 12, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A piece of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products to 21 years old became law on July 1.“Many smokers pick up the habit as teens because the tobacco industry specifically...

Latino Caucus Condemns Trump’s Racist Rhetoric, Calls for Action on Gun Safety Reforms

Aug 7, 2019 | Andrade, Arroyo, Crespo, Guzzardi, Hernandez B, Hernandez L, Moeller, Ortiz, Ramirez, Villa, Villanueva, Willis, Zalewski

CHICAGO – In light of the horrific hate-driven attack in El Paso, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement condemning Donald Trump for his racist rhetoric as it is inciting violence towards Latinos and immigrants, and called for action...

Villa to Partner with Local Leaders for Mental Health Expo

Aug 6, 2019 | Villa

GENEVA, Ill. – To highlight mental health resources available in the community and foster discussion on mental health, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is hosting a mental health expo later this month. “For far too long mental health has been treated as a...

Villa Measure to Expand Protections for Survivors of Sexual Assault Signed by Governor

Aug 2, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new measure passed by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, law enforcement would be prohibited from arresting a survivor of sexual assault if the survivor has an outstanding warrant for a low level crime. “Ensuring survivors receive the...

Governor Signs Villa-Backed Legislation Expanding Access to Medical Care for Survivors

Aug 1, 2019 | Villa

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation recently supported by state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, will ensure survivors of sexual assault receive necessary medical care as soon as possible. “When a survivor seeks medical attention after a sexual assault, timing is...