SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson is advancing legislation to ensure students experiencing asthma attacks can access life-saving medication wherever school activities take place.

“Students should be able to participate in sports and school activities without worrying that life-saving medication is too far away when they need it,” Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) said. “This measure helps ensure asthma medication is available where students are most likely to experience symptoms so schools can respond quickly in an emergency.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson is advancing legislation that would strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence by modernizing Illinois law to address online harassment, electronic tracking and barriers survivors face when seeking protective orders.

“Abuse doesn’t always look the same as it did decades ago,” Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) said. “Technology has created new ways for abusers to stalk, harass and intimidate victims. Our laws must evolve to recognize these forms of harm and ensure survivors have the tools they need to stay safe.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senators Adriane Johnson and Meg Loughran Cappel stood together Thursday to outline legislation aimed at breaking down barriers to menopause treatment and strengthening medical education around perimenopause and menopause care.

“Menopause is a natural stage of life, yet far too many women struggle in silence or face unnecessary barriers to care,” Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) said. “By expanding education opportunities for providers and removing red tape for patients, we are taking meaningful steps toward improving health outcomes and validating women’s lived experiences.”

The measures would expand insurance access to FDA-approved menopause therapies and ensure health care professionals receive education to better recognize and manage symptoms experienced by millions of women.

Johnson’s legislation, Senate Bill 3325, would allow a continuing education course covering perimenopause and menopause to count toward the one-hour implicit bias awareness training already required for health care professional license renewal. The implicit bias training requirement has been in place since Jan. 1, 2023. The bill would not create a new mandate but would rather incentivize providers to expand their knowledge of menopause care while fulfilling existing requirements.

Loughran Cappel’s legislation, Senate Bill 3688, would prohibit private health insurance plans in Illinois from requiring prior authorization or step therapy for menopause therapies that are FDA-approved, guideline-supported and prescribed by a qualified clinician. The bill aims to build on previous bipartisan efforts to expand menopause coverage that took effect Jan. 1, 2026.

“My measure would require medical professionals, including nurses and physician assistants, to learn about menopause and perimenopause during medical school,” said State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “In order to properly take care of our residents, we need our health care providers to be well-educated on the topic of menopause.”

Senate Bills 3325 and 3688 await further action.

SPRINGFIELD — At a press conference on Wednesday, State Senator Adriane Johnson joined advocates and community leaders to unveil the Home for Good proposal — a comprehensive plan to expand housing and support services for people returning home from incarceration.

“Public safety starts with stability,” Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) said. “When people return home from incarceration, access to safe, stable housing gives them the foundation to work, support their families and successfully reintegrate into their communities. This proposal is about aligning our public safety goals with smart, long-term investments.”

The proposal aims to reduce homelessness, improve public safety and generate long-term savings for taxpayers by establishing a coordinated, statewide reentry strategy.

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Adriane Johnson is spearheading legislation to expand continuing education opportunities for health care professionals by allowing coursework on perimenopause and menopause to count toward Illinois’ required implicit bias awareness training.

“Women’s health — particularly during perimenopause and menopause — has too often been overlooked or dismissed,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This legislation ensures providers can deepen their understanding of these life stages while still meeting continuing education requirements. It’s a practical step toward more responsive, patient-centered care.”

Senate Bill 3325 would permit a course covering perimenopause and menopause to satisfy the existing one-hour implicit bias awareness requirement for licensed health care professionals. Under current law, licensed health care professionals must complete at least one hour of continuing education on implicit bias awareness during each license renewal period. Failure to complete the training may result in license renewal issues or suspension.

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Adriane Johnson stood alongside representatives from the Illinois Department of Human Rights at a press conference Wednesday to outline her legislation to strengthen and preserve Illinois’ civil rights protections amid growing federal rollbacks.

“As federal agencies retreat from enforcing long-standing civil rights protections, Illinois must step forward,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This legislation ensures our state remains a place where fairness, accountability and equal opportunity are not optional — they are the law.”

SPRINGFIELD – To better protect the safety and privacy of public officials and their families, Senator Adriane Johnson championed legislation to remove personal information from the public domain and prevent online targeting.

“Public service should never come with threats to personal safety,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “We’ve seen far too many examples of harassment and intimidation directed at officials for simply doing their jobs. This measure provides common-sense protections that keep our public servants and their families safe, without compromising government transparency.”

Under the legislation, certain public officials — including members of the General Assembly, constitutional officers, State’s Attorneys, Public Defenders, county clerks, and election commissioners — will have the ability to request that their personal information – such as home addresses and phone numbers – be removed from public websites.

BUFFALO GROVE – In recognition of her unwavering dedication to public service and community advancement, State Senator Adriane Johnson will be honored with the naming of the amphitheater at Mike Rylko Community Park in Buffalo Grove.

“I am deeply humbled by this recognition and grateful to the Buffalo Grove Park District for this incredible honor,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This amphitheater has been a space for gathering, art, and connection in our community, and I am thrilled it will continue to serve residents for generations to come.”

The Adriane Johnson Amphitheater Naming Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 5:30 p.m. as part of the National Night Out festivities hosted by the Buffalo Grove Park District. The event will be held at 951 McHenry Rd., near the Spray ‘N Play.