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Glowiak Hilton law modernizes epinephrine access

SPRINGFIELD — For the parents of children with life-threatening allergies, every outing carries a level of anxiety that other families never have to consider. Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is easing that burden under a new law that will recognize all FDA-approved epinephrine treatments.

“Parents need that comfort knowing their child will have access to whatever form of epinephrine works best, whether they are at school, camp or an after school program,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Severe allergic reactions can happen at any time and any place, and can be a life or death situation.”

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Guzmán effort to expand mammogram access to all ages now law

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Graciela Guzmán’s push to allow mammograms under all health insurance policies regardless of the person’s age has been signed into law by the governor.

“A cancer diagnosis is frightening enough without having to fight your insurance company first,” said Guzmán (D-Chicago). “When early detection can mean the difference between a treatable diagnosis and a life-threatening one, coverage should follow medical evidence, not arbitrary age limits. This law ensures that patients can get the care their providers know they need.”

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New Guzmán law takes on private equity’s growing influence in health care

SPRINGFIELD – Senator Graciela Guzmán’s bill to monitor private equity in our health care system has been signed into law.

“Health care exists to care for people, not maximize returns for investors,” said Guzmán (D-Chicago). “Where private equity firms see profit, we see patients, workers, and entire communities. When hospitals are treated like financial assets instead of public institutions, families pay the price through closed facilities, fewer services, and diminished access to care. This law brings greater transparency and accountability to decisions that can reshape the health and well-being of communities across Illinois.”

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Villanueva, Williams law to expand economic opportunities for job seekers and employment social enterprises across Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Marking a significant milestone for Employment Social Enterprises and the thousands of Illinois residents they serve, a new law that will provide ESEs with greater access to business assistance programs, technical support, grants, loans and procurement opportunities was signed into law Friday, thanks to support from State Senator Celina Villanueva and State Representative Jawaharial Williams.

“This legislation recognizes that economic development and workforce development go hand-in-hand," said Villanueva (D-Chicago). “Employment Social Enterprises prove every day that investing in people creates stronger businesses, stronger communities and a stronger Illinois economy. By ensuring these organizations have access to the same economic development resources available to other businesses, we’re opening new doors for innovation, job creation and economic opportunity for Illinoisans who have too often been left behind.”

ESEs are mission-driven, revenue-generating businesses that combine commercial enterprise with workforce development. These enterprises provide employment, job training and supportive services to individuals facing significant barriers to employment, including those with experiences of incarceration, homelessness, disabilities, substance use disorders and mental health challenges. In Illinois more than 1.7 million Illinoisans are justice impacted, more than 200,000 Illinoisans are experiencing housing instability and more than 2 million Illinoisans have a mental health condition.

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