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Murphy bill to fight crime on expressways, protect residents’ privacy passes committee

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 08:10 PM
  • Human Trafficking
  • Public Safety
  • HB3339
  • Truck Stops

HB33391SPRINGFIELD – To keep human traffickers off Illinois roadways, bring to justice to victims of human trafficking and shield everyday Illinoisans from unnecessary exposure, State Senator Laura Murphy has pushed forward a bill to expand the expressway camera program to target traffickers while prohibiting images taken by license plate readers from being released via FOIA requests.

“We are giving our law enforcement an invaluable tool to bring human traffickers to justice,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “This legislation proves we are serious about cutting down on length of investigations, rescuing victims and making the police’s job easier.”

Read more: Murphy bill to fight crime on expressways, protect residents’ privacy passes committee

Murphy measure aims to protect consumers from unlicensed car sales

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 06:38 PM
  • Murphy
  • Car Dealers
  • HB 2751
  • Defective Cars

Sen. Laura Murphy

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy is championing a measure to crack down on unlicensed car dealers deceiving consumers with sales of defective cars.

“In our current financial landscape, consumer protection is more important than ever,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Unlicensed car sellers pose significant risks to consumers, not just financially but also by putting the lives of unsuspecting customers in danger with cars that are of questionable quality.”

The goal is to make the already illegal practice of “curbstoning” — a scheme where individual sellers draw car shoppers to places like parking lots and side streets to sell used cars without a license — more difficult. The cars are sold for more money than they are worth and typically have significant issues such as water damage, mileage rollbacks, mechanical issues, or salvaged titles — which are only issued if the car has sustained enough damage to be declared a total loss.

Read more: Murphy measure aims to protect consumers from unlicensed car sales

Murphy’s measure aims to increase safety around schools

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Thursday, April 10, 2025 07:21 PM
  • Murphy
  • School Safety
  • SB 1941

Murphy SB1941SPRINGFIELD – Children who walk to and from school would be safer under a new proposal from State Senator Laura Murphy.

“Every parent wants to know that their child reached their school safely, but with distracted driving on the rise, even a simple walk to school can be stressful,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines.) “One thing that we can do to help reduce distraction is installing flashing beacons at crosswalks.”

Senate Bill 1941 allows local governments to install rapidly flashing beacons at pedestrian crosswalks near schools. These beacons activate when pedestrians use the crosswalk, alerting drivers to their presence.

Read more: Murphy’s measure aims to increase safety around schools

Murphy advances measure to make equine therapy more accessible

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 07:04 PM
  • Murphy
  • Equine Therapy
  • SB 69

Murphy SB69SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy’s bill to make equine therapy more accessible has passed the Senate.

“Equine therapy is an incredible tool that can be used by occupational therapists to meet the unique needs of their patients,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “When insurance covers equine therapy, more individuals can access this transformative care – supporting mental health, emotional growth and recovery without the burden of high out-of-pocket costs.”

Equine therapy is a term that encompasses therapies that involve interacting with horses, including specific therapies used by physical, occupational and speech therapists to engage different sensory responses for patients. It has shown positive effects for people living with PTSD and autism.

Read more: Murphy advances measure to make equine therapy more accessible

Schools would be more prepared for emergencies under Murphy’s measure

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Wednesday, April 09, 2025 06:45 PM
  • Public Safety
  • IEMA
  • SB71
  • Hazardous Materials

Senator MurphySPRINGFIELD – With worries about hazardous material explosions on the rise, schools would be required to establish emergency evacuation plans under a measure from State Senator Laura Murphy.

“It’s vital to establish clear plans before an emergency happens, which is why our schools need to know how to best protect their students should the unthinkable happen,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Evacuation plans developed with emergency management experts give schools the tools they need to act quickly and confidently in a hazardous spill – saving time, reducing chaos and protecting lives.”

Read more: Schools would be more prepared for emergencies under Murphy’s measure

Murphy initiative to increase transparency around educator misconduct

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Tuesday, April 08, 2025 10:59 AM
  • ISBE
  • Teachers
  • SB1329

Senator MurphySPRINGFIELD – A new measure from State Senator Laura Murphy would close a loophole that leaves schools in the dark about educator misconduct investigations.

“Children must be protected at school, and to do so, the districts must be kept up to date about the teachers they employ,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “A school district has a right to know if an educator they have employed is the subject of a misconduct investigation.”

Read more: Murphy initiative to increase transparency around educator misconduct

Murphy seeks to improve school preparedness

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Thursday, April 03, 2025 02:48 PM
  • SB71
  • Emergency Management

Murphy432025SPRINGFIELD – Under a new measure from State Senator Laura Murphy, schools would be required to establish response plans in the event of an explosion or release of hazardous materials near school grounds.

“Hazardous substance spills pose serious risks, especially near schools,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Strong partnerships between emergency responders and educators leads to clear communication and swift action, which can save lives in times of crisis.”

Read more: Murphy seeks to improve school preparedness

Alzheimer’s treatments more accessible under Murphy proposal

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Category: Senator Laura Murphy News
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 06:12 PM

Murphy SB126SPRINGFIELD – Treatments for Alzheimer’s disease may become more accessible thanks to a new proposal from State Senator Laura Murphy.

“Early and consistent access to Alzheimer’s treatment can make a real difference for patients and their families,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “No one should be denied care that could slow the disease’s progression.”

The measure would require group or individual health insurance plans to cover all medically necessary FDA-approved treatments or medications to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Many available treatments are only effective in the early stages of the disease.

Read more: Alzheimer’s treatments more accessible under Murphy proposal

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  1. Equine therapy could be more accessible under Murphy proposal
  2. Murphy’s measure aims to increase safety in school zones
  3. Murphy: Emerging adults deserve a chance at a fresh start
  4. Murphy law increases access to Alzheimer’s treatments
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