SPRINGFIELD – For the parents of children with life-threatening allergies, every outing carries a level of anxiety that other families never have to consider. Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is easing that burden by passing a measure to modernize Illinois law to recognize all FDA-approved epinephrine treatments.

“Parents should feel confident that when they drop their child off at school, at camp, or at an after-school program, the people responsible for their child's safety have access to whatever form of epinephrine works best,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). "Severe allergic reactions don't wait.”

House Bill 3454 would update current Illinois statute — covering schools, law enforcement, after-school programs, camps, home health care and health insurance — to replace the outdated term "epinephrine injector" with "epinephrine delivery device." This change would align state law with the FDA-approved treatments that exist today. The change would ensure that institutions and caregivers across Illinois are not legally restricted to needle-based injectors when newer options, like the epinephrine nasal spray Neffy, are available and approved for use.

“Our laws should never be the reason a school nurse, a coach, or a first responder hesitates,” said Glowiak Hilton. “House Bill 3454 removes that barrier and makes sure every approved tool is on the table when someone's life is on the line."

House Bill 3454 passed the Senate Thursday.

SPRINGFIELD —State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton spearheaded 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.

“Law enforcement officers and firefighters should not face penalties from their HOA for parking a vehicle at their home," said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). "It’s important that we address unreasonable restrictions put on 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.

Glowiak Hilton's measure comes in response to reports of HOAs prohibiting law enforcement officers and firefighters from parking their work vehicles at their homes. Many HOAs reportedly restrict commercial vehicles with logos from parking in visible areas and define commercial vehicles to include police and fire vehicles.

House Bill 67 passed the Senate Thursday.

SPRINGFIELD — To stamp out cases of caregiver abuse and exploitation, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton led a measure to expand criminal liability to voluntary caregivers who look after seniors and individuals with disabilities.

“Holding bad actors accountable can strengthen protections for vulnerable populations,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By addressing abuse, neglect and exploitation, we can ensure our seniors and individuals with disabilities live with the dignity, safety and respect they deserve.”

House Bill 4676 would expand protections for seniors and individuals with disabilities by ensuring Illinois’ caregiver abuse and neglect laws apply to people who voluntarily assume care of an elderly person or individual with a disability. 

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton passed a measure through the Senate to include railroad safety information in student handbooks.

“Trains move swiftly through cities across Illinois, and while their speed is necessary for transporting goods and people, it can pose a serious risk when students misuse railroads and their crossings” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Understanding why crossings are designed the way they are and the importance of warning signals can protect students. Sharing information about rail safety encourages informed decisions and helps bring awareness to the entire community.”

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.

According to the Illinois Commerce Commission, highway-rail crash statistics for 2025 indicate that Illinois had 134 collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians at highway-rail crossings. Thirty-four people were killed and 27 seriously injured.