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Senate Democratic Women's Caucus celebrate Women's History Month
Senate Democratic Women's Caucus celebrate Women's History Month
Murphy measure to cap insulin at $35 passes Senate
Murphy measure to cap insulin at $35 passes Senate
Ventura works to end deceptive ‘final notice’ mailings
Ventura works to end deceptive ‘final notice’ mailings
Senate approves legislation by Koehler to protect child vloggers
Senate approves legislation by Koehler to protect child vloggers
Senate Democrats work to make insulin more affordable, accessible
Senate Democrats work to make insulin more affordable, accessible

Peters advances measure to protect victims of gender-based violence

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 06:23 PM

peters 032223SPRINGFIELD – With the intention to expand upon domestic violence laws, State Senator Robert Peters passed a measure through committee on Wednesday to protect victims of gender-based violence.

“Current domestic violence laws unfortunately have loopholes that can cause incarcerated survivors to get their resentencing request dismissed,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Expanding upon current domestic violence laws and including protections for victims of gender-based violence helps survivors during their fight for freedom.”

Under current law, relief from judgement following a domestic violence incident is applied when the survivor’s offense was related to having previously having been a victim of domestic violence.

Read more: Peters advances measure to protect victims of gender-based violence

Gillespie advances legislation providing foster youth with legal counsel

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 07:08 PM

gillespie 032123SPRINGFIELD — Youth in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services are one step closer to guaranteed legal representation thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Ann Gillespie that passed committee on Tuesday.

“Youth in care deserve to have a voice in the decisions being made about their future,” said Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights). “Guaranteeing they have legal representation puts someone in their corner — an advocate who will stand up in court and fight for the outcomes the child wants to see.”

Read more: Gillespie advances legislation providing foster youth with legal counsel

Peters passes measure protecting homeowners and tenants

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 06:24 PM

peters 032123SPRINGFIELD – A measure adding protections for homeowners and tenants who lose their home or residence due to a property tax sale as a result of unpaid property taxes sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters passed committee on Tuesday.

“Adding protections for homeowners and tenants with overdue property taxes upholds the humanity of those going through tough times,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Homeowners and tenants need to be protected from predatory tax deed purchasers.”

Current law requires tax deed purchasers to give renters notices to move immediately, with no regard to how long they have lived at the property or if the renter has a written or oral rental agreement. Tax deed purchasers have the right to file an eviction against the renter and anyone living at the property under current law, which can negatively affect the renter’s credit record even if the renter did no wrong.

Read more: Peters passes measure protecting homeowners and tenants

Simmons expands health care access for liver disease screening

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 05:47 PM

Sen. Mike Simmons

SPRINGFIELD – To expand coverage of preventative screenings for liver disease, State Senator Mike Simmons advanced legislation from the Senate Insurance Committee on Tuesday.

“The best chance at fighting any disease is early detection,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “This bill will provide liver disease screenings to people who need them, regardless of their health insurer status. Identifying liver disease early improves long-term health outcomes, especially for those most at-risk.”

Senate Bill 1282 requires Medicaid, private insurance plans and government employee insurance plans to cover preventative screenings for liver disease for individuals who are at high risk for liver disease. These screenings may occur every six months, and plans will be prohibited from imposing a deductible, coinsurance, co-payment or any other cost-sharing requirement.

Read more: Simmons expands health care access for liver disease screening

  1. Simmons joins White House conversation on childcare access and affordability
  2. Loughran Cappel joins leaders to highlight investments in community colleges
  3. Turner joins leaders to highlight investments in community colleges
  4. Senator Koehler visits Heartland Community College to discuss increased investments in higher education

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Holmes backs measure to end deception by crisis pregnancy centers
Holmes backs measure to end deception by crisis pregnancy centers
SPRINGFIELD – As a longstanding advocate for women’s reproductive rights, State Senator Linda Holmes was proud to be a cosponsor of Senator Celina Villanueva’s legislation to prohibit crisis pregnancy centers...

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Glowiak Hilton legislation to require bottle filling stations in buildings passes the Senate
Glowiak Hilton legislation to require bottle filling stations in buildings passes the Senate
  SPRINGFIELD – An initiative led by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton that would require bottle filling stations in many new buildings being constructed in Illinois passed the Senate. “Although there are...

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Stadelman bill expands rent protections for tenants of smaller properties
Stadelman bill expands rent protections for tenants of smaller properties
  To help tenants who rent small properties like houses and duplex homes, State Senator Steve Stadelman passed legislation on Thursday to provide greater transparency for renters. “Currently, there are no security...

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Ventura passes bipartisan-supported measure to alleviate truck collisions
Ventura passes bipartisan-supported measure to alleviate truck collisions
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Rachel Ventura passed bipartisan legislation that aims to alleviate truck collisions with underpasses or viaducts. “Trucks collide with underpasses and viaducts far too often,” said Ventura (D-Joliet)....

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Senate Democratic Women's Caucus celebrate Women's History Month
Senate Democratic Women's Caucus celebrate Women's History Month
The women of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus play an integral role in the historic changes being made to make Illinois successful. This Women’s History Month, senators took the time...

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Senator Holmes seeks to bring paint recycling to Illinois
Senator Holmes seeks to bring paint recycling to Illinois
Senator Holmes seeks to bring paint recycling to Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Many homeowners have something lurking in their basement or garage that could be disposed of, but there...

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