Morrison advances measure through Senate regulating nicotine containing product sales near schools and daycares

• Children
• Nicotine containing products
• Senate Bill 2393

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison advanced legislation through the Senate that would regulate the distance between schools and daycare centers where nicotine-containing products can be sold.

“Nicotine continues to be too easy for children to access, putting their future health at risk because of an addictive, cancer causing chemical,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “Increasing the distance between schools, child care centers and establishments where nicotine-containing products can be sold is an important next step to keeping addictive and dangerous products out of the hands of those under the age of 21.”

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Morrison advances measure ensuring insurance coverage for seizure detection devices

• Senate Bill 2762
• Nicotine containing products
• Schools

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison lead legislation through the Senator providing coverage for medically necessary seizure detection devices – bolstering treatment and diagnostic access for those suffering from seizure disorders.

“Detection is a first line defense for many diseases and disorders – but it is only helpful if the technology or education that can alert a patient or their loved ones is accessible to them,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “By expanding access to live-saving medical technology, like seizure detection devices for those suffering from seizure disorders, we are taking an active step in preventing hospitalizations and improving quality of life for residents.”

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Morrison works to keep nicotine out of hands of kids

• SB2393
• Nicotine containing products

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison is leading legislation that would regulate the distance between schools or child care centers and establishments where nicotine containing products are sold.

“Increasing the distance between schools, child care centers and facilities and establishments selling nicotine containing products is a key step to keeping these products out of the hands of our children,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest).

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Morrison measure streamlines child care assistance programs certification and licensure

• Child Care Assistance Programs
• Illinois Department of Early Childhood

DEERFIELD — Ensuring timely and accurate licensure for child care providers, State Senator Julie Morrison is spearheading a measure that would update processes, modernize terminology and centralize oversight within the Illinois Department of Early Childhood for Child Care Assistance Providers.

“Child care assistance providers are a critical part of ensuring child care options and availability for families, but it is hard to provide timely and quality resources for our neighbors when providers have to navigate a complex licensing and certification process,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “It is important that we continue to evaluate and address issues that limit community organizations ability to support our residents.”

As the Illinois Department of Early Childhood starts operations this year, they are working to implement structural reforms, centralize background checks and licensing authority.

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