Illinois legislators have introduced a new bill that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication from their physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, filed as HB1328 and SB9 in the 104th General Assembly, aims to provide a legal framework for medical aid in dying in […]
Illinois experienced a positive shift in its labor market during December, with the unemployment rate decreasing and job numbers rising, according to the latest data from IDES (Illinois Department of Employment Security). Unemployment Rate Drops The unemployment rate in Illinois fell to 5.2% in December, a 0.1 percentage point decrease […]
Senator Chapin Rose introduced Senate Bill 0211, a measure to expand financial disclosure requirements for public officials on Jan. 22, 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to broaden the scope of information that must be included in the statement of economic interests filed by public officials. The key addition to the […]
Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose introduced Senate Bill 0181, an election reform measure that would significantly alter voting procedures in the state. The bill, if passed, would implement several key changes to Illinois’ election laws: Voter Identification Requirements The most notable provision of SB0181 is the introduction of a voter […]
Representative Michael J. Kelly has introduced House Bill 1295 in the Illinois General Assembly, aiming to significantly expand regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. The bill, part of the 104th General Assembly for 2025-2026, proposes amendments to the existing PFAS Reduction Act with far-reaching implications for […]
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has taken a proactive step to address potential immigration enforcement actions in schools by releasing comprehensive guidance for educational institutions across the state. Key Points of the Guidance Reaffirming Educational Rights: The guidance strongly reinforces the longstanding right of all students to access […]
Republican lawmakers in Illinois have introduced a bill that would repeal the state’s Reproductive Health Act and significantly restrict abortion access. House Bill 1333, introduced by Representative Paul Jacobs, aims to replace the current law with the “Illinois Abortion Law of 2025”. This law would override language in the Illinois […]
In a significant move towards workplace equality, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed the bipartisan Dignity in Pay Act (HB793) into law. This groundbreaking legislation aims to eliminate subminimum wage for people with disabilities and expand their employment opportunities across the state. Key Points of the Dignity in Pay Act […]
Republican lawmakers in the Illinois General Assembly have introduced a bill to repeal the Illinois TRUST Act, a law that has been in place since 2017. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1317, was filed on January 14, 2025, by Representative Christopher “C.D.” Davidsmeyer (R – 100) and has garnered support […]
Illinois lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence in health insurance, a response to a disturbing trend identified in a recent U.S. Senate report. House Bill 0035, spearheaded by Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Highland Park, was referred to the Rules Committee on January 9, 2025. Known […]
