Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records
The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation.
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‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills
The pressure arrives as Democratic New York governor says she’ll opt into federal tax credit.
‘Junk fee’ ban heads to Pritzker as Senate OKs bill allowing minors to consent to birth control
Paid jury duty, rooftop solar for schools, breasted CPR manikin measures also pass.
Bill targets zoning laws that block homes for adults with disabilities
Advocates call local zoning rules "discriminatory" against adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Raw milk proponents push for fewer restrictions on Illinois sales despite state health warnings
The state’s Department of Public Health still heavily regulates and warns against the product and a bill to loosen that ...
Legislature passes ‘medical aid in dying’ bill that governor says he will review
The measure passed with the minimum votes needed in the Senate.
Illinois General Assembly passes bills aimed at helping mothers
Lawmakers passed bills guaranteeing paid time to pump breast milk and allowing nurse midwives to perform home births.
Bipartisan effort seeks stricter measures to protect sexual assault victims in schools
Sen. Steven McClure is leading a bipartisan effort in the Illinois legislature to better protect young victims of sexual assault ...
Pritzker signs bill to phase out subminimum wage for disabled workers
The Dignity in Pay Act will prohibit Illinois businesses from paying workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.
Capitol Briefs: Measure blocks interstate probes of abortion services
Authorities in Illinois would not be allowed to aid another state’s investigation of people coming to Illinois to seek abortions ...
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