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Illinois Senate Passes Homeowners Insurance Reform Backed by Sen. Willie Preston

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

Joyce Measure to Expand Mental Health Counseling to Coroners Passes Senate

“Coroners are critical in assisting law enforcement and our judicial system,” Joyce said. “By taking care of these employees we can prevent turnover and burnout.” #mentalhealth #senatebill #patrickjoyce

Preston Bill Would Require Paper Alternatives to Digital Grocery Coupons

Preston said the legislation is intended to address barriers faced by shoppers who lack reliable internet access or are uncomfortable using smartphone-based promotions. #coupons #bill #senate

Bailey Calls on Sen. Anderson to Withdraw SB3572

“Criminalizing women in these situations doesn’t solve problems; it deepens hurt and pushes people away from the alternatives and support that could help them.” #senatebill #legislation #darrenbailey

Sheehan Criticizes Bill Restricting Hiring of Federal Immigration Officers

Illinois police departments, like many across the country, have struggled in recent years to fill open positions, citing retirements, burnout and declining interest in the profession. #bill #immigrationofficers #lawenforcement

New Illinois Public Health Laws Take Effect in 2026, Including Overdose Reporting Measures

State officials say the data will help public health agencies identify overdose spikes in real time, allowing for quicker intervention and more effective deployment of resources. #health #laws

Illinois’ safe gun storage law goes into effect Jan. 1

Part of the law requires firearms to be stored if there is anyone not eligible under federal and state law to handle a firearm. #law #firearms #bill

IL Medicaid overhaul effective Jan. 1 sparks backlash

The bill allows asylum seekers and people from countries with documented human-rights abuses to qualify, an expansion he calls a “backdoor” increase in taxpayer-funded coverage as border encounters rise and many asylum claims are denied. #medicaid #health

Pritzker enacts bills, including measure decoupling IL from federal tax code

One measure approved that takes effect immediately is Senate Bill 1911, which decouples the state tax code from federal code. #bill #enacted #pritzker

IL lawmakers could address energy prices, transit, taxes during veto session

This year, legislators have proposed a number of different taxes to fund public transportation. #vetosession

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