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 11/29/18: HB 4819 did not pass the 100th General Assembly before its adjournment. We look forward to pursuing legislation to uphold net neutrality principles in Illinois in the...
UPDATE 8/17/18: Governor Rauner issued an amendatory veto on HB 4469. Read more...
UPDATE 11/29/18: HB 3142 did not pass the 100th General Assembly before its adjournment. We look forward to pursing legislation to remove the question regarding an applicant’s criminal...
UPDATE 9/19/17: House Bill 303 was signed into law by Governor Rauner. Read more...
UPDATE 8/25/17: House Bill 1785 was signed into law by Governor Rauner. Read more ...
UPDATE 9/28/17: HB 40 was signed into law by Governor Rauner. Read more here.
Women Must Have Access...