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Ellman joins advocates at rally for safe firearm storage

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Friday, May 23, 2025 09:42 AM
  • Firearms
  • Gun Safety
  • Firearm Storage
  • One Aim Illinois Advocacy
  • SB0008

052025CM0777RSPRINGFIELD – Leading efforts to promote responsible gun ownership and enhance public safety in Illinois, State Senator Laura Ellman outlined legislation at a press conference on Tuesday, joined by One Aim Illinois Advocacy, survivors of gun violence, and advocates encouraging safe gun storage.

“Unsecured firearms in homes pose serious risks, including unintentional shootings and suicides,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Illinois has seen climbing numbers of firearm-related tragedies involving youth accessing unsecure guns, and our state has a clear need to prioritize preventive efforts.”

Read more: Ellman joins advocates at rally for safe firearm storage

Measure to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions passes the Senate, thanks to Ellman

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Thursday, May 22, 2025 05:18 PM
  • Pharmacies
  • Ephedrine Restrictions
  • HB2874

Senator EllmanSPRINGFIELD – Establishing transparent guidelines for prescriptions, State Senator Laura Ellman passed a measure out of the Senate to give patients and pharmacies clarity regarding restrictions on medication containing ephedrine.

“People with common health issues like allergies or low blood pressure may need ephedrine medication and might not have any alternative treatment options,” said Ellman. “Both providers and patients are at risk of violating existing restrictions on ephedrine medications due to a lack of clarity within current law.”

Read more: Measure to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions passes the Senate, thanks to Ellman

Ellman advances measure to grant high school credits to middle school students

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Thursday, May 22, 2025 02:55 PM
  • Ellman
  • HB 3039
  • High school class credits
  • Middle school students

Ellman HB3039SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman advanced a measure out of the Senate to ensure middle school students have the option to earn high school credit for high school level courses.

“Our students deserve support every step along their academic career paths,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Middle school students working toward the next educational milestone need the attention, care and resources that ensure proper consideration of their academic abilities.”

Under current Illinois law, middle school students are able to receive credit for high school level courses, as long as the course is offered by the high school in the student’s district and the instructor holds a professional educator license and is endorsed for the grade level and content area of the course.

Read more: Ellman advances measure to grant high school credits to middle school students

Ellman measure would help middle school students earn high school credit

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Wednesday, May 07, 2025 03:23 PM
  • Education
  • Ellman
  • HB 3039
  • High School Credits

Senator Laura Ellman

SPRINGFIELD – Ensuring middle school students receive equal opportunity to earn high school credits, State Senator Laura Ellman is sponsoring a measure to provide seventh- and eighth-grade students with the option to earn high school credit for high school level courses.

“Students statewide work diligently to achieve success in their academic careers,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “A middle school student, whose course is not taught by a teacher with a certain certification level, may not receive the necessary high school credits to enroll in the next level of their education.”

Under current Illinois law, middle school students are able to receive credit for high school level courses, as long as the course is offered by the high school in the student’s district and the instructor holds a professional educator license and is endorsed for the grade level and content area of the course.

Read more: Ellman measure would help middle school students earn high school credit

Ellman to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:59 AM
  • Ephedrine Restrictions
  • Abuse as Stimulant
  • HB2874

ellman 043025SPRINGFIELD – To offer clarity for patients and pharmacies, State Senator Laura Ellman is sponsoring a measure to ease restrictions on medication containing ephedrine – a drug commonly used to treat allergies and low blood pressure – if it is prescribed by a physician.

“Medical providers want to give their patients the best course of treatment, but current Illinois law does not make it clear if physicians can lawfully prescribe a drug containing ephedrine to treat certain conditions,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This puts providers and order pharmacies at risk of violating existing restrictions and places patients at risk of delayed care.”

Read more: Ellman to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions

Ellman plan to protect state scattering rights passes Senate

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Thursday, April 10, 2025 08:44 AM
  • Department of Natural Resources
  • Scattering Cremated Ashes
  • SB1793

ellman 041025SPRINGFIELD – Establishing a safe pathway for Illinois families to scatter their loved one’s ashes, State Senator Laura Ellman advanced legislation that would create rules allowing cremated remains to be scattered in Illinois waterways.

“Illinois families going through major life adjustments after losing a loved one need support as they navigate through emotional and financial challenges,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “I have heard the concerns of families in my district whose faith requires them to scatter their loved one’s ashes in flowing water, and they are worried about the lack of transparent regulations on scattering rights.”

Read more: Ellman plan to protect state scattering rights passes Senate

Ellman to increase firearm storage safety

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Friday, April 04, 2025 03:50 PM
  • Ellman
  • Firearms
  • SB8
  • Firearm Safety

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SPRINGFIELD – In recent years, Illinois has seen over 1,700 gun-related deaths, with firearms being the leading cause of death for children and teens. To prevent further harm and keep Illinois families safe, State Senator Laura Ellman is leading a measure to strengthen safety standards for both firearm owners and individuals with potential access to such firearms.

“Unsecured firearms pose a risk to children and their families,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This measure will help ensure owners of firearms store them in a safe and secure manner, preventing unnecessary injury or death.”

Under current law, firearm owners in Illinois must keep their guns temporarily inoperable and in a securely locked container or location a minor under age 14 without a FOID card would not have reasonable access to.

Read more: Ellman to increase firearm storage safety

Ellman strives to protect Illinois public schools from radon

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 04:54 PM
  • Education
  • Public Schools
  • Radon Testing
  • Radon-Related Lung Cancer
  • SB2438

lockers 031825SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman introduced a measure to protect students, teachers and staff from radon exposure by requiring routine testing for all Illinois public schools.

“This legislation builds on previous protections to safeguard Illinoisans from life-threating radon exposure by reinforcing safety practices for some of our most vulnerable populations – our students,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Establishing regular radon testing in public schools is necessary to mitigate the onset of harmful health complications like lung cancer, with over 21,000 radon-related lung cancer deaths reported in the nation each year.”

Read more: Ellman strives to protect Illinois public schools from radon

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  1. Ellman law strengthens water protections for Illinois
  2. Ellman works to expand fentanyl education for grades 6-12
  3. Ellman resolution creates Green Infrastructure Week
  4. Ellman passes legislation for Women in Technology Task Force
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