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Senate advances Glowiak Hilton bill expanding access to fertility resources

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 03:46 PM
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • IDPH
  • SB 2215
  • Fertility Resources

GlowiakHilton SB2215SPRINGFIELD — Women in Illinois would have greater access to information about fertility and family planning under legislation from State Senator Glowiak Hilton, which passed the Senate on Wednesday.

“Family planning is a personal decision, and women deserve to know all the options available to them,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By making fertility information part of routine health care, we’re empowering women to make informed decisions based on their individual circumstances.”

According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the ability for a woman to get pregnant starts to decline at age 30. To assess a woman’s likelihood of getting pregnant on their own, health care providers can use ovarian reserve testing — a blood test and ultrasound — to estimate the number of healthy eggs in a woman’s ovaries.

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Glowiak Hilton prioritizes safety of foster children

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 09:11 AM
  • DCFS
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • Foster Children
  • HB871

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SPRINGFIELD — To further protect children in state care from being placed in dangerous home environments, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton advanced legislation that would expand the list of individuals prohibited from taking on the care of a child in foster or adoptive capacities.

“Children under state care have already endured hardship, including the loss of their familiar living situation,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This legislation aims to close dangerous loopholes to ensure their placements are as safe and stable as possible.”

House Bill 871 would prohibit the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services from placing a child in a foster or adoptive home with an individual who has a record of human or sex trafficking.

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Senate passes Glowiak Hilton bill to help sexual assault survivors get home after treatment

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Thursday, May 08, 2025 02:33 PM
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • Sexual Assault Survivors
  • SB1274
  • Medical Care

Sen. Glowiak Hilton

SPRINGFIELD – After experiencing a sexual assault, survivors often face the added stress of figuring out how to get to a safe location once their medical exam is complete. To help ease this burden, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton advanced a bill that would expand the state’s sexual assault services voucher program to cover transportation following treatment.

“No one should be left stranded after a traumatic experience,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This bill makes sure survivors can get to their next destination safely, without worrying about the cost.”

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Glowiak Hilton bill enhances standards for sexual assault evidence collection

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Thursday, May 01, 2025 10:52 AM
  • HB2548
  • Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits

Senator HiltonSPRINGFIELD — At-home sexual assault evidence collection kits, often sold and marketed directly to consumers, are raising concerns about their reliability and the risks they pose to survivors seeking justice. State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is working to strengthen standards by ensuring evidence is collected by trained medical professionals.

“At-home collection kits may sound ideal for privacy reasons, but they don’t provide the same level of support or legal integrity as exams conducted by a medical professional,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “No one should be sold false hope during one of the most traumatic experiences in their life.”

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Glowiak Hilton works to protect consumers from price gouging after a disaster

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Friday, April 04, 2025 03:01 PM
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • SB1932
  • Predatory Business Practices
  • Price Gouging

Sen. Glowiak Hilton

SPRINGFIELD — Disasters take a physical, emotional and financial toll, which can be compounded by inflated prices of essential items during the recovery process. To protect Illinoisans in a time of need, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is working to prevent price gouging immediately following a disaster.

“Tornados are common in Illinois — imagine one destroys your home and you go to the store to purchase diapers only to find the price has tripled. For some, that’s just not feasible,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “The affordability and availability of essential goods is vital for those rebuilding their lives.”

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Glowiak Hilton bill to equip women with fertility information

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 02:50 PM
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • SB 2215
  • Fertility Information

021825CM0301rSPRINGFIELD — To ensure women have the information they need to make informed family planning decisions, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is sponsoring legislation to facilitate conversations between patients and physicians.

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to family planning, which is why women need to be informed of all options available to them,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This bill is about empowering women with the knowledge they need to plan their futures.”

According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the ability for a woman to get pregnant starts to decline at age 30. To assess a woman’s likelihood of getting pregnant on their own, health care providers can use ovarian reserve testing — a blood test and ultrasound — to estimate the number of healthy eggs in a woman’s ovaries.

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Glowiak Hilton works to remove transportation barriers for sexual assault survivors

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 01:30 PM
  • Sexual Assault Survivors Services
  • Services Voucher
  • SB1274

sgh 031925SPRINGFIELD – Under legislation sponsored by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, the state’s sexual assault services voucher program would cover payment for transportation following treatment, removing barriers for survivors in a time of need.

“The aftermath of a traumatic event can be incredibly emotional, painful and challenging,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This legislation aims to improve access to crucial services, allowing survivors to focus on healing and recovery.”

After an individual receives medical care for a sexual assault, hospitals issue a voucher that a patient can use for related health care expenses. The voucher is valid for 90 days from the date of their hospital visit and can cover costs such as ambulance rides, medical forensic or laboratory services, pharmacy expenses and follow-up health care treatment.

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Glowiak Hilton law prohibits pharmacies from refusing paper prescriptions

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 10:42 AM
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • Pharmacies
  • Prescriptions
  • HB4874

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SPRINGFIELD – In order to make medication more accessible to Illinoisans, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton’s new law prohibits pharmacists from refusing to fill a written prescription.

“Pharmacies must accept doctors’ prescriptions for approved medication regardless of how the prescription is sent to them,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Every Illinoisan deserves the right to their medication when they need it.”

In response to the opioid epidemic, Illinois passed a law in 2021 requiring prescriptions of controlled substance to be sent electronically. However, some pharmacists have been refusing to fill non-electronic prescriptions despite exceptions under the law. Glowiak Hilton’s new measure will clarify this process by prohibiting pharmacists from refusing to fill paper or non-electronic prescriptions.

“Denying someone of their medication could have serious medical consequences,” said Glowiak Hilton. “These are unnecessary barriers that must be addressed in our pharmacies to prevent potential harm.”

House Bill 4874 was signed into law Friday and takes effect immediately.

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