Gov. Pritzker Signs Bills to Protect Illinois Workers

Sonya Massey Act to curb police hirings with past misconduct

In a move to increase accountability and prevent individuals with a history of misconduct from serving in law enforcement, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Sonya Massey Act into law. The legislation, which mandates more comprehensive background checks for police officer candidates, is named in memory of Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old woman who was […] The post Sonya Massey Act to curb police hirings with past misconduct appeared first…

Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » Pritzker signs controversial bill giving personal injury lawyers more reach in suits over toxic substances (Updated)CapitolFax.com

* The Governor signed a plethora of bills this afternoon, including the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association’s Senate bill 328. From the governor’s press release… Bill Number: SB0328   Description: Expands jurisdiction for claims alleging injury or illness resulting from exposure to toxic substances. Under this bill, a foreign corporation consents to general jurisdiction in this state in the [...]

Gov. Pritzker signs bills to protect Illinois workers

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation protecting Illinois workers and supporting organized Labor on Thursday at the Illinois AFL-CIO headquarters in Springfield.

Small biz group: Pritzker-signed bills are a move in the wrong direction

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation that he says will protect workers, but a small business advocate says small towns and Main Streets will suffer.