Glowiak Hilton measure to combat emergency vehicle parking restrictions for first responders

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is leading a measure through the Senate to ensure law enforcement officers and firefighters can park their work vehicles at home without being subjected to homeowners' or condominium association restrictions.

"There's no reason officers and firefighters should have issues when parking a work vehicle at their home," said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). "This is a common-sense piece of legislation that removes unreasonable restrictions for our first responders."

House Bill 67 would prohibit an HOA from designating a marked law enforcement vehicle assigned to an officer or a marked firefighter vehicle assigned to a firefighter as a commercial vehicle.

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Glowiak Hilton expands protections for seniors from elder abuse

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is leading a measure to crackdown on elder abuse by expanding the offense of criminal abuse or neglect of a senior or disabled person by a caregiver to include people who voluntarily care for a disabled person or senior.

“Abuse, neglect and exploitation toward seniors happen too frequently,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Protecting our seniors means protecting our values. The people who harm seniors must be held accountable.”

House Bill 4676 would expand the offense of criminal abuse or neglect of a senior or disabled person by a caregiver to include people who voluntarily assume care of a disabled or elderly person. The bill would expand criminal abuse or neglect to include acts that create the substantial likelihood that the person's life will be endangered, health will be injured, or pre-existing physical or mental condition will deteriorate, and if the person fails to perform acts that are necessary to maintain or preserve the life or health of the person.

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Glowiak Hilton prioritizes railroad safety for students

SPRINGFIELD — In an effort to keep students safe, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is leading a measure to include railroad safety information in student handbooks.

“Student safety has to be at the forefront of our priorities,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Our residents have expressed concern about schools near railroads and ensuring students understand the protocols in place to keep them safe.”

House Bill 3743 would require all K-12 public schools to include railroad safety information in its student handbook. A school may opt out of this requirement if the school board determines that railroad safety is covered in the school's curriculum.

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Glowiak Hilton seeks input through constituent survey

WESTMONT — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is providing residents a chance to share their opinions and concerns through an online, interactive survey.

“I want to hear from constituents to understand what matters most to them as I return to Springfield for the final weeks of legislative session,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “I encourage residents to reach out to my office on any issue they are passionate about.”

Glowiak Hilton’s survey aims to provide a better understanding of what issues residents care about, including large-scale development projects, utility companies, data centers and more.

“My top priority is to address issues that benefit the people I represent,” said Glowiak Hilton. “Through the survey, I can ensure your voice is heard.”

Residents can complete the survey at SenatorSuzyGlowiak.com. People with concerns not covered in the survey can reach out to Glowiak Hilton’s office at 630-785-3177.