SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III advanced a measure to require insurance companies to cover medically necessary peripheral artery disease screenings for people at risk.

"As we continue to address the root causes of health disparities, this measure is an important move toward ensuring those at highest risk for PAD have access to life-saving care," said Harris (D-Harvey). “Better access to screening will ensure we can detect this dangerous condition earlier and prevent life-changing consequences like amputations.”

Peripheral artery disease is a serious condition where the arteries outside the heart and brain become narrowed or blocked, restricting blood flow to the limbs, most often the legs. Studies have shown that African Americans are disproportionately affected by PAD, with nearly one in three Black adults developing the condition, compared to approximately one in five Hispanic or white adults.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III fought for a new law to increase transparency of homeowner insurance policy coverage.

“Homeowners should have a clear understanding of what their homeowner insurance policy covers,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This new law will help empower residents to make informed financial decisions about their homeowner insurance policies.”

House Bill 5357 will require an insurer to disclose whether a homeowner's insurance policy covers damage from a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump when issuing or quoting a homeowner's policy. Further, the law will require insurance companies to offer the policyholder an opportunity to purchase this coverage if the policy does not already include it.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III passed an initiative to expand opportunities for student-athletes to receive compensation in Illinois.

“Student athletes not only balance their team responsibilities but also keep up with the school coursework to stay up to date with their academic studies,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “It is important that we support student athletes by eliminating barriers for them receiving fair compensation for their endless hours of practices, events and games.”

Harris’s House Bill 307 would expand the methods of compensation by eliminating limitations on how name, image and likeness – also known as known as “NIL” – are paid, along with what consideration is allowed on the part of the student-athlete themselves.

SPRINGFIELD – Homeowners across Illinois may have a new law on the books to increase transparency of insurance policy coverage, thanks to State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III.

“When residents select their homeowner insurance policy it is crucial that they have a full picture of what the policy covers,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This legislation will enable homeowners to make educated financial decisions about their insurance policies.”

House Bill 5357 would require an insurer to disclose whether a homeowner's insurance policy covers damage from a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump when issuing or quoting a homeowner's policy. Also, the legislation would require insurance companies to offer the policyholder an opportunity to purchase this additional coverage if the policy does not already include it.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris, III advanced a measure on Tuesday to increase transparency of homeowner insurance policy coverage.

“When you choose a homeowner insurance policy you should have a full picture of what the policy covers,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This legislation empowers homeowners to make educated financial decisions about their homeowner insurance policies.”

House Bill 5357 would require an insurer to disclose whether a homeowner's insurance policy covers damage from a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump when issuing or quoting a homeowner's policy. Further, the measure would require insurance companies to offer the policyholder an opportunity to purchase this coverage if the policy does not already include it.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris, III passed a measure inspired by constituent concerns for individuals fighting cancer who were unable to afford a hair prosthesis on Friday.

“Individuals who are experiencing hair loss due to alopecia, chemotherapy or radiation have had endless hurdles to overcome,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Standardizing medical insurance for wigs and other scalp prostheses will help alleviate some unnecessary stress and remove financial barriers to help provide individuals with some sense of normalcy.”

Senate Bill 2573 would require insurance plans to provide coverage for wigs or other scalp prostheses for individuals experiencing hair loss due to alopecia, chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer or other conditions.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris, III advanced a new initiative inspired by constituent concerns for individuals fighting cancer who were unable to afford a hair prosthesis.

“Individuals who are experiencing hair loss due to alopecia, chemotherapy or radiation have enough health hurdles to overcome,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Making wigs and other scalp prostheses available to them can provide hope and help them feel more like themselves, giving them a sense of normalcy.”

Senate Bill 2573 would require insurance plans to provide coverage for wigs or other scalp prostheses for individuals experiencing hair loss due to alopecia, chemotherapy or radiation treatment for cancer or other conditions.

CHICAGO – Thanks to State Senator Napoleon Harris’ support of the historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, a multi-year, $82.1 million project along I-57 has been completed – creating safety and ease for drivers in the South Suburbs.

"The I-57 corridor is not just crucial for south suburban families to get to school or work, but also to our nation's commerce," said Harris, (D-Harvey). "The south suburbs is where goods move across the country. Projects like these are allowing businesses small and large to get their products where they need to be on-time, safely, and efficiently."

I-57 was patched and resurfaced for nearly 20 miles, and two bridges were repaired along a vital commercial and residential corridor that connects multiple communities from Chicago’s South Side through the south suburbs.