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Simmons Law to Erase Medical Debt for Low-Income Households

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Wednesday, July 03, 2024 09:04 AM

Simmons MedicalDebtCHICAGO – State Senator Mike Simmons’ new law will provide relief to more than 300,000 residents burdened by medical debt.

“Countless households and families will finally experience the long-awaited relief from extremely burdensome debts,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “The Medical Debt Relief Act will have a profoundly broad impact on people across our state who are struggling with medical debt. At least 90% of Illinoisans burdened by medical debt live under 400% of the federal poverty level. This law will allow people to live a more prosperous life.”

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Simmons’ New Law Will Require Transportation Agencies to Report on National Transportation Safety Board Recommendations and Implementation

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Monday, July 01, 2024 03:10 PM

022124CM1264SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Simmons’ measure to make rail travel safer for residents in response to the 2023 Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line crash in his district was signed into law on Monday.

“This legislation is in direct response to the horrific CTA Yellow Line collision last fall,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “So many people rely on public transportation, and as a lifelong user of Chicago public transit, I know how important it is to make sure our transit systems are held accountable to provide the most safe riding conditions possible. This law will prevent tragedies from happening through accountability required of our transit organizations.”

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Simmons Announces Funding for 7th District Mental Health Clinic

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Thursday, June 27, 2024 02:05 PM

020624KP5693rCHICAGO – State Senator Mike Simmons announced Trilogy Inc. has been selected to participate in a federal program designed to expand and improve access to coordinated mental health care and substance use treatment.

“Mental health care is a basic human right. Everyone should be able to access necessary treatment regardless of their level of health insurance, where they live, their race, gender, sexual orientation, primary language or any other factor,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “The accessibility and availability of mental health support is paramount to our society, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to see this program expand access to mental and behavioral health care right here in the 7th District.”

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Simmons hosts Pride Month press conference, gives LGBTQ+ youth the mic to discuss their lives and their future in a time of unprecedented, repressive, and hateful legislation across the country

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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 02:21 PM

Simmons PridePressConf2024CHICAGO – State Senator Mike Simmons, the first openly LGBTQ+ member of the Illinois State Senate, was joined by LGBTQ+ youth, community leaders, small business owners, activists and allies at a Pride Month press conference Tuesday.

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  1. Simmons Announces $2.5 Million Awarded to 225 Small Businesses in 7th District!
  2. 22 Bills Passed in 2024 Spring Legislative Session, Simmons Profiled in Extraordinary People Magazine for Mental Health
  3. Simmons on Budget Passage: New Child Tax Credit will Ease Economic Strain for Countless Households across Illinois
  4. Simmons Passes Legislation to Provide Relief from Medical Debt for Low-Income Households
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Welcome

Thank you for visiting my legislative website. It is my honor and pleasure to represent Illinois’ 7th Senate District. 

Here you can find information about the 7th District, access local and state resources, and keep up to date with what’s happening at the Capitol. I hope you’ll find this website useful.

Please feel free to contact me at either of my offices with questions, concerns or ways I can better serve you.

For scheduling requests, please use the form linked HERE.

To reach our office via text message, send a text to 773-945-9979.

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Sincerely,

Sen. Mike Simmons

Senator Mike Simmons
7th Senate District

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District Office
1040 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 769-1717 (Phone)
(773) 945-9979 (Text)

Springfield Office:
Senator 7th District
Stratton Building
Section F, Office G
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8492

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