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Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Senate Democrats champion new laws to expand and protect children’s mental health care
Senate Democrats champion new laws to expand and protect children’s mental health care
Collins says goodbye to ghost guns with new law
Collins says goodbye to ghost guns with new law
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime

Villanueva passes Student Parent Data Collection Act

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Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 02:52 PM

villanueva 042221SPRINGFIELD – To help public colleges and universities better understand the needs of student parents, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) passed legislation in the Illinois Senate directing colleges to collect certain information from students that will help shape more accommodating policies going forward.

“Young parents and parents returning to school face unique challenges, specifically with access to child care and financial assistance,” Villanueva said. “Public institutions of higher education have a moral obligation to the children of their students to see that they are cared for.”

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Peters fights for children’s right to play

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Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 11:49 AM

peters kids 042221SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to combat a decades-long decrease in time set aside for physical activity in school, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) is sponsoring a measure to require schools to provide students with daily time for play.

“Children have a right to play, period,” Peters said. “Physical activity is a crucial part of a child’s development, and since children spend most of their time at school, all schools should offer recess.”

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Morrison measure creates fertility coverage disclosure

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Published: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:59 AM

morrison ivf 042221SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is leading a measure to eliminate infertility treatment barriers posed by a lack of disclosure in health insurance plans.

“Infertility is a difficult diagnosis for a family to receive,” Morrison said. “They may assume treatment will be covered, only to find out their insurance plan was written in another state and out-of-pocket costs will be substantial.”

Senate Bill 1905 – which passed through the Senate Labor Committee Wednesday – would create the Family and Fertility Disclosure in Health Insurance Act. Under the measure, if an employer’s health insurance coverage is not written within Illinois, the insurance company must disclose a written list of services that are and are not covered.

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Loughran Cappel seeks increased consideration for children when sentencing mothers to jail time

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Published: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 08:15 PM

cappel 042021SPRINGFIELD – Illinois judges would be encouraged to consider the negative consequences children at home could face when determining imprisonment length for an expectant or current mother under an initiative that passed the Senate Criminal Law Committee Tuesday.

State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) is the lead sponsor of the legislation.

Read more: Loughran Cappel seeks increased consideration for children when sentencing mothers to jail time

  1. President Harmon statement on Chauvin verdict
  2. Peters: Justice for George, but more work can be done
  3. Collins calls on nursing homes, long-term care facilities to make sure seniors aren’t isolated
  4. Murphy seeks to expand property tax relief programs for older Illinoisans

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Bennett declares May 29 as College Savings Day in Illinois
Bennett declares May 29 as College Savings Day in Illinois
CHAMPAIGN – On Sunday, May 29, Illinois will be celebrating College Savings Day thanks to a resolution led by Senate Higher Education Chair Scott Bennett. “As parents and children set their...

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Hastings supports new laws to combat car hijackings
Hastings supports new laws to combat car hijackings
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has new laws on the books to combat car hijackings, thanks to the support of State Senator Michael E. Hastings. Hastings (D-Frankfort) supported three bipartisan measures that were...

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Belt-supported laws aim to address increase in carjackings
Belt-supported laws aim to address increase in carjackings
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt supported proposals to address the increase in car thefts and hijackings that were signed into law Thursday. According to a January report from...

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Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
Gillespie ends surprise medical bills under new law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – Legislation to end surprise medical bills, sponsored by State Senator Ann Gillespie, was signed into law on Thursday. “It’s shameful that someone receiving medical care would experience financial...

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Mattson and Avelar work together to host school supply drive
Mattson and Avelar work together to host school supply drive
CREST HILL – To ensure children in Will County have access to school supplies this fall, State Senator Eric Mattson and Representative Dagmara Avelar are hosting a school supply drive...

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Vehicle registration fee reduction for older Illinoisans
Vehicle registration fee reduction for older Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD – A measure reducing the registration fee for older Illinoisans was signed into law this month under legislation supported by State Senator Patrick Joyce. “This new law is especially helpful...

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