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Rep. Morgan Passes Bill in House Establishing New Illinois Department of Disability Advocacy and Guardianship

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Springfield, IL – In a landmark step to strengthen protections for Illinoisans with disabilities, chief bill sponsor State Representative Bob Morgan passed House Bill 862 in the Illinois House of Representatives. Pending Senate passage, this bill establishes the Illinois Department of Disability Advocacy and Guardianship (DAG), transforming the existing Guardianship and Advocacy Commission from a …

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Rep. Morgan Passes Legislation to Extend Successful Pension COLA Buyout Program

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Springfield, IL – State Representative Morgan today advanced House Bill 5196 out of the House, to extend Illinois’ highly successful and bipartisan Accelerated Pension Benefit Program, commonly known as the “COLA Buyout Program”, for an additional two years, through June 30, 2028. “Extending the COLA Buyout Program is a fiscally responsible step that continues to …

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Rep. Morgan to Host Spring Legislative Town Hall in Deerfield

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State Representative Bob Morgan invites residents to join him for a Spring Legislative Town Hall on April 30 from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Village of Deerfield’s City Council Chambers, located at 850 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015. During the event, Rep. Morgan will provide an update on the current state of Illinois, discuss key legislation …

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Rep. Morgan’s ‘Junk Fee Ban Act’ Passes Illinois House with Full Support from Governor Pritzker, Attorney General Raoul, and Speaker Welch

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Springfield, IL – In a continued effort to combat rising costs, strengthen consumer protections, and promote transparency for shoppers across Illinois, House Bill 228, also known as the ‘Junk Fee Ban Act’, has successfully passed the Illinois House of Representatives with the full support of Governor J.B. Pritzker and Speaker Chris “Emmanuel” Welch, who serves …

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Rep. Morgan Reintroduces Junk Fees Bill to Increase Price Transparency and Protect Illinois Consumers

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Springfield, IL – As Illinois families continue to face rising costs and economic uncertainty, Illinois State Representative Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) has reintroduced legislation aimed at eliminating deceptive “junk fees” – hidden or misleading charges that only appear at the point of sale, mask the true price of goods and services, and disadvantage honest businesses that …

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

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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 …

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

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(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. …

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

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(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 …

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

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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 …

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