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Workplace discrimination protections now law in Illinois

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Category: Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant News
Friday, August 09, 2019 06:39 AM
  • Bertino-Tarrant
  • SB75
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Workplace Discrimination

Sen. Bertino-Tarrant

PLAINFIELD – Women across Illinois will have stronger remedies to fight sexual harassment and discrimination in work places, thanks to a measure supported by State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant.

Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) championed Senate Bill 75, which clarifies the ethics investigation process, including making the process more transparent and giving additional rights to victims of harassment and discrimination who file ethics complaints. The measure was signed into law today.

Senate Bill 75 will require hotels and casinos to provide employees who work in isolated spaces with panic buttons for use if they are sexually harassed or assaulted, and local governments will now be required to report and provide an independent review of allegations of sexual harassment made against local elected officials and makes harassment against contract employees illegal.

“Illinois’ employment laws will now match the needs of workers from the 21st century,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “As a state, it is our responsibility to put forth policies that promote inclusion and safety.”

The bipartisan measure passed the legislature with unanimous support.

Read more: Workplace discrimination protections now law in Illinois

Tom Cullerton measure to give taxpayers clear picture of state’s finances now law

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Category: Senator Tom Cullerton News
Thursday, August 08, 2019 03:53 AM
  • T.Cullerton
  • Transparency
  • HB313

Sen. Tom Cullerton

VILLA PARK – Illinois residents will soon have a clearer picture of the state’s finances thanks to State Senator Tom Cullerton.

Signed into law today, Cullerton’s legislation, House Bill 313 requires the Illinois Comptroller’s website to display the amounts and dates of expenditures by state agencies to vendors, the salaries of each state employee and graphical data whenever possible.

“Illinois taxpayers have a right to know how their money is spent,” Cullerton said. “While this online database provides residents with an excellent resource, this legislation will expand the scope of the website to create an even clearer picture of the state’s finances.”

The website currently shows all of the state financial records and reports, with the same up-to-date numbers and information that are used by the Comptroller’s office in carrying out its Constitutional duties, including employee salaries. Cullerton urges Illinois residents to visit https://illinoiscomptroller.gov/financial-data/state-expenditures/employee-salary-database/ to inspect state revenues, expenses, contracts and salaries.

Read more: Tom Cullerton measure to give taxpayers clear picture of state’s finances now law

Martinez law works to prevent suicide among college students

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Category: Senator Iris Y. Martinez News
Thursday, August 08, 2019 03:51 AM
  • Martinez
  • Mental Health
  • HB3404
  • Suicide Prevention

student studying

SPRINGFIELD — Legislation sponsored by Assistant Majority Leader Iris Y. Martinez (D-Chicago) addressing the growing concern of mental illness and suicide on college campuses became law today.

Martinez’s law will require public colleges and universities to make information available to students on all mental health and suicide prevention resources provided by the university.

“We are becoming more aware of the struggles college students are facing,” Martinez said. “They need to be able to readily access help for mental health issues they may be dealing with.”

Diagnoses and treatment of mental health conditions among college students are on the rise, and suicide is the second-leading cause of death among college students.

House Bill 3404 takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.

Governor signs Crowe’s plan for coverage of heart monitors for children

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Category: Senator Rachelle Crowe News
Thursday, August 08, 2019 03:46 AM
  • Health Care
  • Crowe
  • HB3471
  • Insurance
  • Heart Monitors
  • Lung Monitors

Sen. Rachelle Crowe

SPRINGFIELD – A measure to require insurance companies to provide heart and lung monitors to children advanced by State Senator Rachelle Crowe was signed by Gov. Pritzker today.

This legislation expands health coverage on cardiopulmonary monitors for minors who have had complications in the past and remain at a higher risk for other problems.

“Families who cannot afford heart or lung monitors for their children deserve this relief from their insurance company,” Crowe said.

The measure was brought to Crowe by Mary Cope, a resident of Wood River who lost her infant granddaughter, Marlie, after the child was denied a heart monitor. The legislation is named Marlie’s Law in her memory.

“The heartache my family experiences every day is something I hope this legislation can prevent another family from ever knowing,” Cope said.

“This legislation ensures no child will be denied a life-saving device again,” Crowe said.

House Bill 3471 will go into effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2020.

New Peters law increases youth access to preventative healthcare

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Thursday, August 08, 2019 03:44 AM
  • Public Health
  • Peters
  • HIV Prevention
  • HB2665
  • Minors

Sen. Robert Peters

SPRINGFIELD – A new law sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) would allow minors in Illinois to seek access to an HIV preventative drug without parental consent.

“The number of new HIV cases per year is alarming, but there is a method to help slow the spread,” Peters said. “We should be trying to offer this method to anyone who wants it.”

House Bill 2665 is an initiative of the Aids Foundation of Chicago, and aligns Illinois with federal guidelines regarding preventative healthcare. A drug known as Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is over 90 percent effective at preventing the transmission of HIV when used correctly. The law allows minors 12 years of age and older to receive health care services related to prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, including a prescription for PrEP, without parental consent. Previous law only allowed minors to waive parental consent for services related to treatment or diagnoses.

Read more: New Peters law increases youth access to preventative healthcare

Murphy’s new law adds extra protection for domestic violence victims

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Thursday, August 08, 2019 03:38 AM
  • Murphy
  • SB399
  • Domestic Violence

Sen. Laura Murphy

DES PLAINES – A measure that was signed into law today will add an extra protection for victims of domestic violence, thanks to Des Plaines Democrat State Senator Laura Murphy.

Senate Bill 399 will allow an address to be omitted from documents filed in court if disclosing the address would risk abuse or harm. The victim will also be protected from having to include a domestic violence safe house address or an address that was changed as a result of a protective order.

“It’s already hard enough for victims to take that first step and get out of their situation,” Murphy said. “They shouldn’t have to live in fear of their address being released after being brave enough to get away. I am happy to see this signed into law.”

Murphy introduced her measure in response to an incident where a judge included the address of a domestic violence safe house in a court order between the abuser and the victim regarding custody over their child.

Senate Bill 399 goes into effect Jan. 1, 2020.

Manar: New Mueller foundry will bolster Decatur’s economic development

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Category: Senator Andy Manar News
Wednesday, August 07, 2019 06:35 AM
  • Manar
  • Economic Development
  • Workforce Development
  • Decatur

Mueller Water Products

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Andy Manar issued the following statement in response to the announcement of Mueller Water Products’ plans to build a new, state of the art foundry in Decatur:

“Mueller has been a major contributor to the economic vitality of the City of Decatur since their founding over 160 years ago. I want to thank Mueller for their continued investment and dedication to this community.

“This new, multi-year project represents new opportunities for the people of Decatur and will create hundreds of jobs both in the construction and operational stages of the facility.

“With low unemployment, cutting edge workforce development, and continued economic expansion, progress is continuing in Decatur and Macon County.”

Morrison: Illinois should be a leader in employment for individuals with disabilities

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Monday, August 05, 2019 07:51 AM
  • Morrison
  • Employment
  • Disabilities
  • Human Services
  • SB190

office worker

SPRINGFIELD – A proposal by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) aimed at increasing state employment of individuals with disabilities was signed into law on Friday by Gov. Pritzker.

“Having a job means having dignity, independence and purpose, regardless of whether or not an individual has a disability,” Morrison said. “The State of Illinois should be a leader in showing that individuals with disabilities are just as capable in the workplace and have a valued role in contributing to our state and our economy.”

The legislation requires the state to better facilitate the hiring of individuals with disabilities by requiring Central Management Services to send the Successful Disability Opportunities List to state agencies when they are hiring.

Morrison – who is chair of the Senate Human Services Committee and founder of the Special Needs Caucus – passed the measure to help break down the barriers to employment individuals with disabilities face.

Senate Bill 190 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020.

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