Glowiak Hilton highlights measure protecting health care workers from intrusive laws of other states
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton supported a measure on Tuesday to protect licensed medical professionals from intrusive laws of other states.
“Illinois health care professionals should not lose their licenses or be penalized because of the restrictive laws of neighboring states,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “With this measure, we are protecting health care professionals who are doing the right thing.”
The measure protects Illinois professionals from being penalized for providing care that is prohibited in other states. Further, it protects the right to fertility treatment throughout the state.
“Simply put: a doctor licensed in Missouri and Illinois, whose license is suspended in Missouri for referring a woman to a reproductive health clinic, should not have their license suspended in Illinois,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Medical professionals should not worry about their professional licenses being jeopardized for performing health care services that are legal in Illinois but prohibited in other states.”
House Bill 4664 passed in the Senate Tuesday.
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OAKBROOK TERRACE – As winter temperatures continue to plummet, Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is encouraging drivers to utilize the winter road conditions map on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website.
“The holiday season always brings increased travel, and we need to be safe,” said Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Using this resource from IDOT can allow residents to take precautions before their drive, which will help keep families and our communities safe.”
GettingAroundIllinois.com is available on your computer and optimized for smartphones. The site includes the ability to identify and zoom in on a location, travel route or destination on a state map. The map is updated frequently through a cloud-based system to provide a general overview on IDOT-maintained highways
“Everyone knows the weather in Illinois can turn on a dime,” said Glowiak Hilton “Reviewing this IDOT weather map is a simple and effective way to stay up to date on road conditions.”
The road conditions map averages more than 2.5 million page views during snow-and-ice season, featuring a color scheme of pinks and blues to differentiate from the red, yellow and green of traffic congestion reporting, as well as to increase accessibility for those who have difficulty distinguishing colors.
For more information and to view the map, visit www.gettingaroundillinois.com.
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton joined Native American advocates at the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday to introduce an initiative to allow students to wear items of cultural significance at commencement ceremonies.
“High school graduation ceremonies mark a special moment in a student’s life. It’s the culmination of years of education, hard work and starting the line of adulthood,” said Senator Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Commencements are meant to honor students and their accomplishments, and this initiative will allow students to appropriately celebrate their family’s history.”
Senator Glowiak Hilton filed Senate Bill 4242 with support from the Native American Chamber of Commerce after former Evanston high school student Nimkii Curley was denied the opportunity to participate in his graduation ceremony for decorating his cap with culturally-significant items from his heritage.
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OAKBROOK TERRACE – In recognition of First Responders Day on Oct. 28, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton encourages residents to take time this week to express gratitude toward emergency personnel.
“Individuals working to improve public safety in our communities heroically respond to calls of distress on a daily basis,” said Senator Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “To help ensure our communities are safe, first responders exemplify courage and strength. This week and every week, thank one you know personally or when you see one out around town.”
First Responders Day recognizes the work of firefighters, police officers, 911 dispatchers, emergency medical technicians and paramedics and their commitment to improving public safety in Illinois. Senator Glowiak Hilton reminds residents to extend gratitude to first responders year-round for their dedication and remember those lost in the line of duty.
“First responders have made tremendous sacrifices in order to serve and protect our communities,” said Senator Glowiak Hilton. “To show our appreciation, we must honor and express gratitude for their efforts.”
To support families of fallen first responders, Senator Glowiak Hilton is co-sponsoring a measure in the Senate to ensure line of duty death benefits are fully funded. The initiative is Senate Bill 4229 and can be discussed in the upcoming legislative session.
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