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Bennett attends UIUC back to school event and groundbreaking ceremony in Champaign

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Monday, August 23, 2021 03:40 PM
  • Bennett
  • Infrastructure
  • Rebuild Illinois
  • University of Illinois
  • Illini Hall
  • Altgeld Hall
  • Interstate 57/74 Interchange

Bennett 082321 2CHAMPAIGN – State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) joined local officials and community leaders in Champaign Monday to announce two important developments in the Champaign-Urbana community, including an investment in campus improvements at the University of Illinois and a major transportation infrastructure project made possible by the Rebuild Illinois program.

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) will receive $140 million in state funds, matched by $52 million in non-state funding for a total investment of $192 million. The funds will be used to construct a new, world-class facility and make large-scale renovations and updates to centrally located buildings.

Read more: Bennett attends UIUC back to school event and groundbreaking ceremony in Champaign

Peters expands victims’ rights

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Category: Senator Robert Peters News
Monday, August 23, 2021 02:45 PM
  • Peters
  • HB3582

Senator PetersCHICAGO – A new law sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) expands the rights of victims and survivors of violent crimes to take unpaid time off work.

“Trauma can often be a life-changing experience, so victims and survivors of violent crimes and their families should be able to deal with that trauma on their own time without having to risk losing their jobs,” Peters said. “Otherwise, we’re creating a situation where a person might experience serious trauma and then suffer loss of livelihood as a result.”

Read more: Peters expands victims’ rights

Hunter: Pregnant girls still deserve an education

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Category: Senator Mattie Hunter News
Monday, August 23, 2021 02:21 PM
  • Hunter
  • HB3272
  • HB3099

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SPRINGFIELD – A measure led by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) to ensure policies will be put in place if someone misses school due to pregnancy-related issues is now law.

“Pregnant women still deserve quality access to education,” Hunter said. “Girls should not have to miss out schooling just because they got pregnant.”

Under the law, all Illinois school boards will be required to adopt written policies related to absences and missed homework or classwork assignments as a result of or related to a student's pregnancy.

Read more: Hunter: Pregnant girls still deserve an education

New Simmons-sponsored law gathers data on effect of COVID-19 in LBGTQ+ communities

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Category: Senator Mike Simmons News
Monday, August 23, 2021 01:45 PM
  • Mike Simmons
  • SB2133

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CHICAGO – A new law sponsored by State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) requires hospitals and state agencies to gather more data in order to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has harmed LGBTQIA communities, older adults, and people with disabilities in Illinois.

“I see this as the first step to ensuring visibility and justice for historically wronged communities, which is especially important as Illinois recovers from a pandemic that has only aggravated these injustices,” Simmons said. “This is a response to valid concerns about how the COVID-19 pandemic in particular is harming communities that already were very poorly served by the health care system.”

Read more: New Simmons-sponsored law gathers data on effect of COVID-19 in LBGTQ+ communities

Hastings plan to prioritize the development of amateur athletes signed into law

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Category: Senator Michael E. Hastings News
Monday, August 23, 2021 01:32 PM
  • Hastings
  • HB3870

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SPRINGFIELD - To reaffirm the State of Illinois’ commitment to amateur athletics, State Senator Michael E. Hastings has introduced the Illinois Amateur Sports Commission Act, which was signed into law Friday.

“Over the past school year, not only did Illinois students lose the chance to make treasured memories with their teammates and friends, they lost the chance to prove they have what it takes to potentially earn a college scholarship. Though we cannot make up for that lost time, we can improve the way amateur sports programs throughout the state are conducted, and it is my hope that this commission can play a key role in that development.”

Read more: Hastings plan to prioritize the development of amateur athletes signed into law

Senator Fine legislation to expand birth center accessibility signed into law

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Category: Senator Laura Fine News
Monday, August 23, 2021 01:19 PM
  • Fine
  • HB3995

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SPRINGFIELD – Pregnant women will have more options on where to deliver under a new law sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) that establishes a path to permanent licensure for freestanding birth centers.

“Expecting mothers should have the ability to choose their birth style without limitations caused by a lack of freestanding birth center licenses in their area,” Senator Fine said. “Whether a pregnant woman is seeking a certified nurse midwife or they simply want a lower-cost birthing style, lifting the licensure cap for freestanding birth centers will help increase access to birth centers across Illinois.”

Read more: Senator Fine legislation to expand birth center accessibility signed into law

New Holmes law provides greater safety for pregnant women

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Category: Senator Linda Holmes News
Monday, August 23, 2021 01:01 PM
  • Holmes
  • Pregnancy
  • HB3027
  • Disabilities Vehicle Placard

pregnant park 082021SPRINGFIELD – Senator Linda Holmes’ (D-Aurora) legislation to allow pregnant women to use a disabilities vehicle placard or sticker in their third trimester was signed into law by the governor Friday.

Holmes was motivated to sponsor the legislation, originally introduced by Representative Keith Wheeler (R-North Aurora) in the House, after hearing the story of Wheeler’s district office director Ben Marcum and his family, who inspired the measure.

Read more: New Holmes law provides greater safety for pregnant women

Hunter initiative will increase healthy beverages in kids’ meals

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Category: Senator Mattie Hunter News
Monday, August 23, 2021 12:55 PM
  • Hunter
  • SB1846

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SPRINGFIELD – A measure by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) to ensure kids’ meals have healthy beverage options as a default to combat the risk of health issues was signed into law Friday.

“Ensuring health for our children and future generations is something I am very passionate about, and I am proud that we were able to pass this legislation for our youth,” Hunter said. “Setting healthier beverages as the default for their meals will only set an example of healthy dietary habits for children to grow into.”

Read more: Hunter initiative will increase healthy beverages in kids’ meals

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