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(Springfield, IL) – Yesterday, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to develop its own communicable disease prevention guidelines, independent of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in order to safeguard access to vaccines and maintain evidence-based public health standards. “At a time when the Trump administration’s top priority is to dismantle and sow …

Rep. Morgan Passes First-in-Nation Bill Allowing Illinois to Issue Vaccine Recommendations After Federal CDC Panel Dismantling Read More »

(Deerfield, IL) – llinois State Representative Bob Morgan applauded the Governor’s signing of HB 1806, which creates the Wellness and Oversight for Psychological Resources Act, banning AI bots holding itself out as a therapist. This bipartisan, first-in-the-nation measure was signed into law today, protecting consumers from unlicensed individuals and AI chatbots providing mental health care. …

Gov. JB Pritzker signs State Rep. Bob Morgan’s Ban on AI Therapy Into Law. Bans AI bots from posing as qualified therapists Read More »

(Highwood, IL) – Today, State Representative Bob Morgan announced the creation of a national coalition of state legislators focused on gun violence prevention, called Legislators for Safer Communities. Representative Morgan will serve as one of six co-chairs to lead this newly formed coalition of nearly 200 legislators. This coalition will empower state legislatures with national …

State Rep. Bob Morgan Launches Legislators for Safer Communities, a National Coalition to Combat Gun Violence Read More »

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a commitment to reducing costs for families and enacting stronger consumer protections, State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) is proud of the accomplishments made during the 2024 legislative session. “We’re taking big industry players out of the equation when it comes to addressing the most pressing needs of our neighborhoods. That’s why …

State Representative Bob Morgan Prioritizes Access to Healthcare and Consumer Protection Reforms during Spring 2024 Session Read More »

Neighbors, Earlier today, I was at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, meeting with Jewish students to show my support against the rise of antisemitism on college campuses. As a former student body president of UIUC, I find it paramount that our students, not only at UIUC but across the country, feel unthreatened for who they …

Combating hate speech and antisemitism at UIUC Read More »

Springfield, IL – In a continued effort to push for stronger consumer protections and increased transparency around pricing, State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) successfully passed HB 4629, out of the House. This bill was designed to eliminate so-called “junk fees” or hidden charges often found at the end of receipts or last point of sale. …

State Representative Bob Morgan moves to BAN Junk Fees! Read More »

Springfield, IL – The Illinois House Health Licenses and Insurance Committees held a joint subject matter hearing on Wednesday, delving into the complex landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare insurance. Legislators, industry advisors, and academics convened to discuss the implications of AI on patient care, regulatory challenges, and the future of healthcare. Chairman of …

Health Care Licenses/Insurance Committees Hold Joint Subject Matter Hearing On Artificial Intelligence (AI) Read More »

State Representative Bob Morgan visited the White House on February 1st to meet with the leadership team in the Biden-Harris administration, to discuss crucial policies that directly impact the residents of District 58 and the broader state of Illinois. Discussions during the meeting centered around collaboration between Illinois and the Federal Government to create more …

State Representative Bob Morgan Reports Significant Gains for Illinois Residents Following White House Visit Read More »

Springfield, IL – State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield), State Senator Omar Aquino (D-Chicago), the Illinois Attorney General, and advocates from Economic Security Illinois and American Economic Liberties Project are proud to announce a significant milestone in the fight against predatory pricing practices. Mirroring national policies from the Biden Administration, the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer …

New Legislation Would Eliminate Junk Fees in Illinois Read More »