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A bill that would prevent statements and actions made by participants in restorative justice programs from being used in court proceedings passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday in partisan vote.
Senate Bill 64, introduced by Chicago Democrat Sen. Robert Peters, would make “anything said or done” in the course of a restorative justice practice “privileged,” meaning it cannot be used “in any civil, criminal, juvenile, or administrative proceeding.”
The legislation defines this practice as when “parties who have caused harm or who have been harmed and community stakeholders collectively gather to identify and repair harm to the extent possible, address trauma, reduce the likelihood of further harm, and strengthen community ties.”
Illinois bill would keep statements from restorative justice programs out of court
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Release: Hastings Legislation Would Protect Status of Health Care Coverage for Illinois Children
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Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Legislation solidifying quality health care coverage for children passed the Senate Judiciary Committee Tuesday, this according to a news release from State Sen. Michael Hastings’ office.
State Senator Michael E. Hastings is the lead sponsor of the initiative, according to the release, which is the product of a working group comprised of the Illinois State Bar Association, Department of Healthcare and Family Services, and Child Support Advisory Committees.
“Under no circumstance should a child who is eligible to receive health insurance be denied coverage because of divorce proceedings or an atypical living situation,” Hastings said. “Our kids deserve the chance to receive quality, reliable care from our state’s finest medical professionals regardless of their living situation, and by passing this le