In The Legislature

6/3/13: The Illinois General Assembly has adjourned and will reconvene for Veto Session in October 2013.

Featured Bill

Freedom to Marry

UPDATE 5/31/13: Due to a lack of action on SB 10, the bill did not move forward this session. Read more. The time is now. In early 2013, the Illinois... Continue reading

Issue(s): LGBT Rights

Medical Privacy for HIV+ Students

UPDATE 5/23/13: HB 61 passed in the Illinois Senate 38 to 13. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature. Current Illinois law requires health authorities to inform school principals of... Continue reading

Issue(s): Children's Rights, Rights of Persons with HIV/AIDS

Sexual Health Education

UPDATE5/22/13: HB 2675 passed out of the the Illinois Senate 37 to 21 and is now on the Governor’s desk awaiting his signature. Young people in Illinois need complete, comprehensive... Continue reading

Issue(s): Children's Rights, Reproductive Rights

Limiting Drone Surveillance

UPDATE 5/30/13: The bill passed in the Illinois House 105 to 12. It is now awaiting the Governor’s signature. Congress has ordered the Federal Aviation Administration to change airspace rules... Continue reading

Issue(s): Privacy

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