Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus

06/25/2026

Omar Aquino law bans ‘junk’ fees in Illinois:

SPRINGFIELD – Following years of advocacy, State Senator Omar Aquino’s initiative to ban junk fees in Illinois was signed into law to protect consumers and increase transparency.“Our state is facing unprecedented...

06/25/2026

Senator Michael E. Hastings new law provides oversight of predatory Buy-Now-Pay-Later loans

http://ilsenatedems.co/q51l50ZhkNI

06/25/2026

Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton bill requiring railroad safety info in student handbooks awaits Governor JB Pritzker's approval.

Illinois could soon include railroad safety information in student handbooks.

06/25/2026

State Senator Mary Edly-Allen plan improving sexual assault interviews for survivors awaits Governor JB Pritzker's signature.

Gov. JB Pritzker could soon sign a bill to help sexual assault survivors when they first interact with police.

06/24/2026

State Senator Celina Villanueva law to protect patients’ reproductive health records.

http://ilsenatedems.co/1xcR50ZgqLI

06/24/2026

State Senator Julie Morrison bill requiring speed control devices for reckless drivers awaits Governor JB Pritzker's signature.

A bill on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk could create an intelligent speed assistance program within the Secretary of State's office as an alternative to license suspension for dangerous drivers.

06/24/2026

State Senator Lakesia Collins welcomes Amrize to Chicago.
http://ilsenatedems.co/P56h50ZgcN5

06/23/2026

Senator Doris Turner applauds $103 million ADM investment in Decatur.

http://ilsenatedems.co/ZVBP50ZfVM6

06/22/2026

New Illinois e-bike rules led through the Senate by State Senator Ram Villivalam begin July 1.

https://patch.com/illinois/across-il/new-il-e-bike-rules-begin-july-1-amid-suburban-safety-concerns

06/22/2026

State Senator Linda Holmes releases statement on her retirement from the Illinois State Senate http://ilsenatedems.co/wm0950ZfjBo