Bills Passed

SPRINGFIELD – In response to the recent deaths of state troopers near their parked emergency vehicles, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure to protect emergency workers from reckless driving when they are engaged in roadside stops. “For our ...

SPRINGFIELD – In response to the tragic mass shooting in Aurora earlier this year, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, backed legislation that would update gun safety laws to provide law enforcement with tools to prevent guns from getting into the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Throughout the 2019 Legislative Session, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, advocated for middle-class families by supporting a Fair Tax, protected access to health care, backed commonsense gun safety legislation and fought for criminal justice reforms. Slaughter voted in ...

CHICAGO – To help ensure access to quality, affordable healthcare, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to prevent insurance companies from enacting unreasonable rate increases. “Allowing insurance companies to increase rates without any accountability or regulation puts many members ...

CHICAGO – To provide Cook County seniors with easier access to needed property tax relief, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would eliminate a provision that requires local seniors to reapply annually for tax exemptions. “Seniors in Cook ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that would require the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to provide individuals being released from prison with information about their voting rights. “There is a common misconception that people who ...

CHICAGO – To help provide college students with better access to mental health resources, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to require colleges and universities to develop support systems for students experiencing mental health issues. “For many students, college ...