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Murphy bill to fight crime on expressways, protect residents’ privacy passes committee

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 08:10 PM
  • Human Trafficking
  • Public Safety
  • HB3339
  • Truck Stops

HB33391SPRINGFIELD – To keep human traffickers off Illinois roadways, bring to justice to victims of human trafficking and shield everyday Illinoisans from unnecessary exposure, State Senator Laura Murphy has pushed forward a bill to expand the expressway camera program to target traffickers while prohibiting images taken by license plate readers from being released via FOIA requests.

“We are giving our law enforcement an invaluable tool to bring human traffickers to justice,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “This legislation proves we are serious about cutting down on length of investigations, rescuing victims and making the police’s job easier.”

Read more: Murphy bill to fight crime on expressways, protect residents’ privacy passes committee

Simmons fights to ban tenant junk fees and require lease transparency

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Category: Senator Mike Simmons News
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 07:12 PM
  • Affordable Housing
  • Simmons
  • HB3564

Senator Mike Simmons

SPRINGFIELD – Over one third of all Illinoisans are renters, and half pay more than 30% of their income toward rent. State Senator Mike Simmons is fighting for legislation that would ban junk fees, require transparency on housing fees in a lease, and regulate move-in fees charged to tenants.

“For rental tenants, fees can add up to hundreds of dollars a month, making even affordable units out of reach, which ultimately displaces people from our communities,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “We must protect tenants from egregious fees and predatory lease clauses.”

Read more: Simmons fights to ban tenant junk fees and require lease transparency

Guzmán stands with activists championing health care for immigrant adults

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Category: Senator Graciela Guzmán News
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 03:43 PM
  • Health Care
  • Immigration
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Guzmán
  • FY2026 Budget

Sen. Graciela Guzmán - Healthy IL Coalition Rally

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Graciela Guzmán joined colleagues and advocates from Healthy Illinois to reaffirm their support for health care for immigrants, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people with disabilities – which has historically been inaccessible and is now facing new threats from the federal administration.

“We are grounded in the belief that health care is a human right,” said Guzmán (D-Chicago). “We will not listen to bullies who try to tell us otherwise, or to prioritize profit over people’s lives. Here in our great state, we uphold our morality and values in our legislation, and have enshrined protections for many people who have historically been excluded from basic access to health care.”

Read more: Guzmán stands with activists championing health care for immigrant adults

Guzmán measure to protect right to collective bargaining in Illinois

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Category: Senator Graciela Guzmán News
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 02:57 PM
  • SB453
  • Public Labor Relations Act
  • Consequences for Employer Refusing to Bargain in Good Faith

guzman 052825 1SPRINGFIELD — As a union organizer and strong protector of worker’s rights, State Senator Graciela Guzmán is proud to advance legislation that would further protect working Illinoisans, and their right to collective bargaining.

“Laborers in Chicago laid the foundation of the worker’s rights movement nationwide, and are the reason our state has enshrined so many protections to this day,” said Guzmán (D-Chicago). “This measure builds upon their work, and makes sure that employers are held accountable should they try to deny an employee or a group of workers their rights.”

 

Read more: Guzmán measure to protect right to collective bargaining in Illinois

Johnson advances measure to prevent discrimination in final expense life insurance policies

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 08:31 AM
  • Johnson
  • Life Insurance
  • HB2425

Sen. Johnson

SPRINGFIELD — Seeking to ensure greater fairness and dignity in access to life insurance, State Senator Adriane Johnson is championing legislation that would prohibit insurers from denying final expense life insurance coverage solely because an applicant has a past felony conviction.

“Having a criminal record should not be a life sentence that follows you to the grave,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Everyone deserves the ability to plan for their final expenses and to spare their loved ones from unexpected financial burdens—especially those who have already served their time and are working to move forward.”

Read more: Johnson advances measure to prevent discrimination in final expense life insurance policies

Fine rises in urgency against antisemitism

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Category: Senator Laura Fine News
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 06:04 PM
  • Morrison
  • Fine
  • Murphy
  • Johnson
  • Antisemitism
  • Edly-Allen
  • Stop the Hate

Fine 052725SPRINGFIELD – Standing in defense of Jewish communities across the nation and responding to the recent murder of two Israeli embassy staff members, State Senator Laura Fine shared the fears felt by Jews and called on fellow lawmakers and the public to stand together against antisemitism during a press conference on Tuesday.

“I am horrified, saddened and heartbroken to address yet another act of terror against our Jewish community. I am also angry that the fears our Jewish community has shared for years have been met with silence, giving way to more violence and normalizing extremism,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “We must respond with urgency, communicate empathy between communities, and take the simple charge of supporting one another.”

Read more: Fine rises in urgency against antisemitism

Edly-Allen measure to protect domestic violence survivors using workplace resources

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Category: Senator Mary Edly-Allen News
Monday, May 26, 2025 04:04 PM
  • Employees
  • Domestic Violence
  • Edly-Allen
  • HB 1278

Senator Mary Edly-Allen

SPRINGFIELD – Domestic violence is a serious public health issue across the United States. In Illinois, 42% of women and 26% of men will face violence from an intimate partner. To ensure survivors are not further burdened at work, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen collaborated with State Representative Daniel Didech on House Bill 1278 which passed the Senate on Thursday.

“Victims of domestic violence should not have to worry about workplace retaliation,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “Survivors should not be penalized for protecting themselves. This bill can - and will - save lives, and I am proud to carry this legislation through the Senate.”

House Bill 1278 provides that employees can use work devices to document or communicate about violence affecting them or their family, and must be given access to related files if needed for legal action. Employers must post a notice about this right.

Read more: Edly-Allen measure to protect domestic violence survivors using workplace resources

Fine spearheads measure to fortify opioid overdose reporting

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Category: Senator Laura Fine News
Friday, May 23, 2025 03:52 PM
  • HB3645

043025CM0892RSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Fine passed a measure in the Senate that helps people struggling with substance abuse and mental health challenges by strengthening reporting standards for overdoses.

“Thousands of Illinoisans face opioid overdoses every year – more than motor vehicle accidents and homicides,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “The opioid crisis has taken lives and a sense of security in our communities, which is why it is critical to initiate life-saving preventative measures.”

Read more: Fine spearheads measure to fortify opioid overdose reporting

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  4. Aquino bill to ease student loan burden passes Senate
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