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.
HB 4626 amends various child welfare and juvenile court statutes to reflect more inclusive language in laws relating to children and families. The number of individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ continues to grow.
The so-called War on Drugs, using criminal prosecution as the default response to those who use or are in possession of any drugs, has failed. This approach has failed to reduce drug use and tragic fatalities caused by an overdose of drugs.
HB 2542 would repeal and amend restrictions and outdated provisions contained in Illinois’ name change law - one of the most restrictive in the nation.
After decades of unacceptable police abuse, current Illinois law still protects out-of-control officers from being held accountable for violating the constitutional rights of people.
UPDATE 12/17/21: HB 370 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker. Read more here.
UPDATE 8/20/21: SB 818 was signed into law by Governor Pritzker. Read more here.