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In Response to Horrific Yellow Line Crash, Simmons Advances Bill for Safer Passenger Rail Travel

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Friday, April 12, 2024 01:32 PM

030524KP7510reducedSPRINGFIELD – To ensure everyone can use rail transportation with peace of mind, State Senator Mike Simmons advanced bipartisan legislation to make rail travel safer for residents in response to a Chicago Transit Authority Yellow Line crash in his district in November of 2023.

“Rail accidents can be prevented if our rail transit systems are regularly implementing federal safety recommendations and keeping those up to date and viewable to the riding public,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “I want rail transit riders to feel safe as they commute. As a regular rider of CTA myself, I know how important it is that riders have confidence that the rail system is reliable and will safely and smoothly get them to where they need to be.”

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Simmons Champions Worker’s Rights Bill to Extend Deadline to Seek Remedy for Workplace Human Rights Violations

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Friday, April 12, 2024 11:54 AM

041124CM0908SPRINGFIELD – To secure a border scope of accountability for protecting human rights, State Senator Mike Simmons advanced legislation to extend the deadline for filing human rights violations in the workplace and public accommodations.

“Extending the statute of limitations for filing civil rights violations is crucial for violations that are traumatizing,” said Simmons (D–Chicago). “It provides a path to relief for those who have been harmed.

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Simmons Increases Access to Affordable Housing for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

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Friday, April 12, 2024 11:49 AM

Simmons HosuingSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Simmons passed legislation through the Senate which will improve access to affordable housing for young people experiencing homelessness, particularly those struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse.


“This bill is directly informed by community partners and constituents who have told us many young people age out of programs and services when they turn 18, putting them in limbo for additional support services until they turn 21,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “By lowering the eligibility age to 18, we can help more young people when they need it most, and prevent future housing insecurity and instability.”

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Simmons advances bill to update Illinois STI language

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024 05:22 PM

020724CM0372SPRINGFIELD – To more accurately represent public health, State Senator Mike Simmons passed legislation through the Senate Public Health Committee and Senate, successively, to amend the title of the “Illinois Sexually Transmissible Disease Control Act,” to be the “Illinois Sexually Transmitted Infection Control Act.” Additionally, the Act will include human papillomavirus and mpox within the updated definition of sexually transmitted infections.

“The need to update language in this legislation reflects a growing and more inclusive understanding of sexual health,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “Our legislation should be both scientifically accurate and free from stigmas.”

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  1. Simmons commemorates “Elise Malary Way” at street naming ceremony
  2. Simmons joins colleagues to enhance water quality, protect public health
  3. Simmons advances bill to increase access to equitable health care
  4. Simmons Advances Legislation in Response to CTA Yellow Line Crash
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Springfield, IL 62706
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