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Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process
Senate Democrats applaud executive order to begin transition for new early childhood agency
Senate Democrats applaud executive order to begin transition for new early childhood agency
Hunter and Sims commend new program to support emerging housing developers
Hunter and Sims commend new program to support emerging housing developers
A statement from the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus on the war in the Middle East
A statement from the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus on the war in the Middle East

Measure to crack down on harmful deepfakes signed into law thanks to Edly-Allen

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Friday, July 28, 2023 04:57 PM

Sen. Mary Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen championed a law signed Friday to crack down on the abusive and harmful use of digital forgeries known as deepfakes.

“These videos may be fake, but the emotional impacts are real. The sad reality is, deepfake technology is predominantly being used to create sexual videos of women without their consent,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “Despite the rise of deepfakes there are no consequences for bad actors.”

Deepfakes are images, video, or audio that have been manipulated using AI technology to insert the face and/or voice of a person, in a way that looks authentic.

House Bill 2123 creates a civil cause of action against any person who knowingly distributes, creates or solicits a digital forgery of another individual without their consent and for the purposes of harassing, extorting, threatening or causing harm to the falsely depicted individual.

Read more: Measure to crack down on harmful deepfakes signed into law thanks to Edly-Allen

Glowiak Hilton measure to require naloxone in schools becomes law

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Friday, July 28, 2023 04:52 PM

Sen. Glowiak Hilton

SPRINGFIELD – All schools in Illinois will now be required to supply opioid antagonists for students thanks to a new law led by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

“By ensuring that naloxone is readily available to all students in Illinois, we are helping save our children’s lives,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “The opioid epidemic has taken a toll on our communities. It’s time we develop and implement the necessary precautions to protect everyone in our classrooms.”

House Bill 3428 will require all school districts to maintain a supply of an opioid antagonist, a medication that can be used to reverse an opioid overdose, in a secure location. Naloxone should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected.

Read more: Glowiak Hilton measure to require naloxone in schools becomes law

South Suburban Airport gets a clutch victory thanks to Harris

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Friday, July 28, 2023 04:50 PM

Sen. Napoleon Harris

SPRINGFIELD – The South Suburban Airport may soon be reality, thanks to a law championed by State Senator Napoleon Harris, III.

For the last 40 years, lawmakers have attempted to secure a south suburban airport in the Monee community. Where many lawmakers have failed – Harris (D-Harvey) fought and held the state accountable to fulfill its promises to the South Suburbs by requiring the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport.

“This is a touchdown for communities across the South Suburbs,” Harris said. “This airport will serve as an economic engine for our communities and provide local businesses with access to global markets for generations to come.”

The South Suburban Airport Act, which became law more than a decade ago, established that the state may develop a prequalification process. Since its enactment, no process has been established until Harris’ advocacy and leadership in getting this venture into the end zone.

Read more: South Suburban Airport gets a clutch victory thanks to Harris

Hastings’ bipartisan measure to crack down on crime now law

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Friday, July 28, 2023 04:37 PM

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SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Michael E. Hastings’ measure to help police and sheriffs quickly track stolen vehicles is now law.

“This measure helps us evolve by better utilizing the latest technology to track criminal actions,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “We already know that there is technology readily available to track carjackers and kidnappers as they travel from Point A to Point B. It is essential that we empower law enforcement with these tools to successfully apprehend these criminals.”

Nationwide, carjackings are on the rise, but without formal coordination between authorities and vehicle manufacturers, law enforcement officers had little to no ability to access real-time tracking information.

Read more: Hastings’ bipartisan measure to crack down on crime now law

  1. Porfirio legislation to streamline military sales tax exemptions process signed into law
  2. Preston’s new law creates more successful reentry pathways for returning residents
  3. Koehler protects Illinoisans from price gouging of generic medication
  4. Senate democrats celebrate transformative plan to end homelessness in Illinois

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Harris' new law supports Illinois' farmers and small businesses SPRINGFIELD – A measure that preserves insurance choices for rural farmers in Illinois is now law, thanks to State Senator Napoleon Harris,...

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Gillespie, Castro validate mental health referendums, ensure funding
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SPRINGFIELD – Suburban township mental health boards approved by referendum last year will be able to collect the revenue needed to operate after legislation led by State Senators Ann Gillespie...

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Belt to host mobile DMV event in Dupo
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DUPO — Motorists who need to renew their driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle stickers can attend a free mobile unit event Saturday sponsored by State Senator Christopher Belt. “The mobile unit...

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Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois' professional licensure process SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton’s measure to help to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process advanced out of the Senate...

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ROCKFORD — State Senator Steve Stadelman joined local leaders to celebrate the long awaited reopening of the Belvidere Assembly Plant, which has been idled since February, after United Auto Workers...

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