Illinois legislation

Senate Bill 315, also known as the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, increases transparency and accountability requirements for the largest artificial intelligence models — those that generate more than $500 million in annual revenue and are trained using massive computing power. #capitolnewsillinois #ai #bill

Beyond the budget, I was proud to help advance several measures this spring that address real-world challenges facing families, farmers and local governments. #patrickjoyce #june #oped

"Too many young people who stutter face barriers to getting the care they need," said Preston, D-Chicago. "This law helps remove those barriers and ensures more families can access critical treatment and support services." #therapy #speech #law

The legislation was prompted by an investigation into Crown Cremations and Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights. In February 2025, a whistleblower provided photos and information describing conditions at the facility, leading the comptroller's office to discover that more than 100 bodies had been improperly stored. #cremations #chicagoheights #legislation

The legislation, sponsored in the Illinois House by Rep. Robert "Bob" Rita, establishes the Buy-Now-Pay-Later Loan Regulation Act, bringing these short-term installment payment plans under state oversight similar to other forms of consumer credit. #loans #senatebill #jbpritzker

At its core, this bill is about fairness, civic participation, and ensuring equal access to justice. #letter #jbpritzker #housebill

The program requires no registration, application, or personal information. Residents simply visit a participating location, pick up a Blue Envelope and accompanying materials, and keep them in their vehicle or personal belongings. #blueenvelope #cookcounty #neurodivergent

House Bill 5511 would establish the Children’s Online Safety Act, creating an age assurance system intended to help online platforms determine whether users are minors while minimizing the amount of personal information shared during the verification process. #williepreston #online #housebill

Preston, a Chicago Democrat, said the measure is intended to ease financial pressure on working families already struggling with rising living costs. #williepreston #senate #insurance

Illinois Senate Passes Homeowners Insurance Reform Backed by Sen. Willie Preston (Springfield, IL) - State Senator Willie Preston is backing newly passed legislation aimed...