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Turner measure to combat deed fraud passes Senate

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Category: Senator Doris Turner News
Friday, April 11, 2025 11:16 AM
  • Turner
  • SB1523
  • Deed Fraud
  • Property Owners

Sen. Turner

SPRINGFIELD – In order to combat fraud, State Senator Doris Turner passed a measure through the Senate that would create an alert system to notify property owners when a deed or instrument has been filed on their property.

“People work hard to be able to say they own a property in their name,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “This legislation would ensure your hard-earned property is protected from common scam tactics and deception.”

Senate Bill 1523 would require county recorders to establish a fraud referral and review process to review deeds and other instruments and a fraud alert system to notify property owners when a deed or instrument has been filed on their property. The bill creates a legal pathway for any rightful property owner against any person who fraudulently files a deed or other instrument.

Read more: Turner measure to combat deed fraud passes Senate

Simmons bill to remove barriers to housing passes Senate

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Category: Senator Mike Simmons News
Friday, April 11, 2025 10:20 AM
  • SB1173
  • Unhoused
  • Notary
  • Identification

Senator SimmonsSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Simmons is continuing his push to remove barriers to accessing housing and state resources for unhoused Illinoisans.

“Unhoused individuals often have no form of legal identification, affecting their housing, job prospects, transit options and more,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “To get an identification card, these individuals are required to have a signature from a notary, which comes at a cost. This legislation will ease the requirements to make the whole process easier.”

Read more: Simmons bill to remove barriers to housing passes Senate

Halpin combats plastic pollution

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Category: Senator Mike Halpin News
Friday, April 11, 2025 10:14 AM
  • SR22
  • Skip the Plastic Day
  • Single-use plastics

Senator HalpinSPRINGFIELD – Single-use plastics account for up to 40% of plastic produced every year – with many of those products persisting in the environment for hundreds of years. State Senator Mike Halpin is working to combat that pollution through a resolution he spearheaded.  

“The fight against plastic pollution will take every one of us to win, from our state government to everyday Illinoisans,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “This is one step forward on the path to a cleaner, healthier Illinois.”

Read more: Halpin combats plastic pollution

Parental Alienation Awareness Day recognized in Illinois thanks to Ventura

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Category: Senator Rachel Ventura News
Friday, April 11, 2025 10:14 AM
  • Ventura
  • SR66
  • Parental Alienation Awareness Day

Sen. Ventura

SPRINGFIELD – Recognizing the devastating impact of parental alienation on families across Illinois, State Senator Rachel Ventura successfully advanced Senate Resolution 66, declaring April 25, 2025 as Parental Alienation Awareness Day in the state. The resolution aims to increase understanding, promote prevention and encourage intervention efforts to support healthy family relationships.

“The emotional and psychological toll of parental alienation can have lasting effects on children,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “Fostering unfounded fears about a parent or guardian can create serious barriers to a child's emotional and psychological well-being. By raising awareness, we can foster healthier relationships and ensure that all children have the opportunity to maintain meaningful connections with both parents.”

Read more: Parental Alienation Awareness Day recognized in Illinois thanks to Ventura

Koehler's legislation supporting student leaders passes Senate, heads to House

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Category: Senator Dave Koehler News
Friday, April 11, 2025 09:38 AM
  • Koehler
  • Higher Education
  • Scholarships
  • SB1475

Sen. Koehler

SPRINGFIELD— Legislation sponsored by State Senator Dave Koehler to support student leaders serving on state higher education boards passed the Senate.

"Our student board members represent thousands of their peers and help shape decisions that directly affect colleges and universities across Illinois," said Koehler. "Offering this scholarship recognizes their dedication and encourages more students to participate in leadership roles."

Senate Bill 1475 would provide a $500 scholarship each semester to student members serving on the Illinois Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board. Currently, these student members volunteer their time without compensation, only receiving reimbursement for travel-related expenses.

Read more: Koehler's legislation supporting student leaders passes Senate, heads to House

Sangamon County could put recall process in place under Turner measure that heads to House

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Category: Senator Doris Turner News
Friday, April 11, 2025 08:44 AM
  • Turner
  • Sangamon County
  • Sonya Massey
  • SB1954
  • Recall Election

Sen. Turner

SPRINGFIELD – Following the murder of Sonya Massey at the hands of a Sangamon County deputy sheriff, State Senator Doris Turner passed a measure through the Senate that would allow Sangamon County to put a recall process in place for countywide elected officials.

“Alongside Sangamon County Board Chair Andy Van Meter, we created the Massey Commission to address systemic issues in law enforcement practices, mental health responses and community relations,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “The commission, comprised of community members, supported this initiative. Not only as an elected official, but also having a generational relationship with the Massey family, I have been working tirelessly since the horrific incident to make sure our community’s voices are heard.”

Read more: Sangamon County could put recall process in place under Turner measure that heads to House

Villa measure securing safe drinking water advances

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Category: Senator Karina Villa News
Thursday, April 10, 2025 08:06 PM
  • IDPH
  • Villa
  • SB 2266
  • Safe Drinking Water Act

Senator Karina Villa

SPRINGFIELD – An initiative championed by State Senator Karina Villa that fortifies safe drinking water standards passed the Senate on Wednesday.

“Every water source we rely on should meet safe drinking water standards to secure the health of our communities,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). “Safe water is invaluable. Our water sources must be reliable.”

Senate Bill 2266 would allow the Illinois Department of Public Health to impose civil penalties against non-community water supplies that violate drinking water standards and clarifies that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is the primary agency responsible for implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act, consistent with federal law.

Read more: Villa measure securing safe drinking water advances

Senate passes Ventura measure removing cannabis odor as probable cause to search a vehicle

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Category: Senator Rachel Ventura News
Thursday, April 10, 2025 08:03 PM
  • Law Enforcement
  • Cannabis
  • Ventura
  • SB 42

Senator Rachel Ventura

SPRINGFIELD – A measure from State Senator Rachel Ventura stipulating the odor of raw or burnt cannabis could not alone constitute a search of a motor vehicle, driver or passenger passed through the Senate, aiming to clarify law enforcement’s handling of driving situations involving cannabis.

“A recent state Supreme Court ruling gave a conflicting directive between raw and burnt cannabis, shifting a huge burden to law enforcement to know the difference,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “This bill aims to bring clarity by directing law enforcement to consider all factors — not just odor — in deciding if the law has been broken.”

The Illinois Supreme Court recently ruled on two separate cases contradictory to each other on whether the scent of cannabis is a probable cause. The Court held in People v. Redmond that the odor of burnt cannabis alone is insufficient to provide probable cause for police officers to perform a warrantless search of a vehicle. In People v. Molina, the Court ruled that the odor of raw cannabis alone gave police probable cause to search a vehicle because the statute mandates odorless packaging.

Read more: Senate passes Ventura measure removing cannabis odor as probable cause to search a vehicle

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  2. Morrison advocates for improved support for sexual assault survivors
  3. Senate greenlights Edly-Allen bill to create certified therapy dog crisis response program
  4. Guzmán measure increasing transparency on how contraband enters prisons passes Senate
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