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The Majority Report 12/18/23 - Strengthening consumer protections

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Category: Majority Report
Monday, December 18, 2023 05:35 PM
  • Consumer Protection
  • Majority Report
  • Fine
  • Small Business
  • Loughran Cappel
  • Simmons
  • Hearing Aids
  • Pets for Vets
  • Restoration Grants

Sen. Laura Fine

Fine ensures consumer protections for hearing aid returns

SPRINGFIELD – Building on her previous legislation, a new law from State Senator Laura Fine strengthens consumer protections for the purchase of hearing aids.

“Hearing aids are important tools to help those with hearing loss communicate in ways they are most comfortable with,” said Fine (D-Glenview). “This legislation will ensure consumers have the protection of a 30-day return period so if a hearing aid is not supporting their communication needs, they will be able to return them for an alternative.”

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Pets for Vets

Fees waived for Illinois veterans adopting pets thanks to Loughran Cappel law

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois veterans will be able to adopt a pet without paying fees on Jan. 1, thanks to a new law from State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.

“Our veterans put their lives on the line to protect our freedom,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Everyone deserves companionship, and we have seen the benefits pets can give veterans including improved health and overall happiness.”

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Sen. Simmons

Simmons announces $2.5 million in funding to launch 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant on Chicago's far North Side

CHICAGO – State Senator Mike Simmons announced the launch of the 7th District Small Business Restoration Grant, which will have $2.5 million available to assist small businesses located in the 7th District.

“Small business owners across the 7th District have frequently reached out to my office or stopped me in passing to talk about the pressures they face. My staff and I have seen a clear trend of small businesses closing unnecessarily or prematurely in business corridors across the district,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “This initiative is in direct response to what we’ve seen, and it will provide a much needed boost to entrepreneurs and mom and pop small businesses across our district who are struggling.”

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  3. The Majority Report 11/20/23 - New bills signed into law
  4. The Majority Report 11/14/23 - Wrapping up fall session
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