Our work with the Illinois legislature is a critical way that we advance civil liberties in our state, and we spend a significant amount of time engaging in the legislative process each year.
We aim to support bills that strengthen our rights guaranteed under the Constitution and defeat bills that threaten them. See below for information about our legislative efforts.
UPDATE 6/1/25: HB 3493 did not pass the General Assembly during the scheduled session. We look forward to continuing to work on this legislation.
Programs and apps...
UPDATE 6/1/25: SB 1950 did not pass the General Assembly during the scheduled session. We look forward to continuing to work on this legislation.
Previously...
UPDATE 6/1/25: HB 1077 did not pass the General Assembly during the scheduled session. We look forward to continuing to work on this legislation.
UPDATE 5/23/25: HB 1628 passed the Illinois State Legislature.
Civil asset forfeiture (CAF) laws allow law enforcement to...
UPDATE 2/4/25: HB 4781 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker.
The Kinship in Demand (“KIND”) Act authorizes the Department of Children and...
UPDATE 1/7/25: SB 3499 did not pass in the General Assembly before its adjournment. We look forward to continuing to work on this legislation.
Medical aid in dying is a trusted and...