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.

DEERFIELD — As part of an initiative from the Illinois Attorney General, State Senator Julie Morrison is sponsoring a measure that would strengthen rights of crime victims and provide additional resources to medical facilities performing forensic examinations.

“It’s an honor to work with the Attorney General’s office on such impactful legislation that would strengthen the rights of crime victims and provide additional resources to medical facilities,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest).

The measure works to strengthen rights of crime victims and provide additional resources to medical facilities performing forensic examination.

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison is leading legislation to provide coverage for medically necessary seizure detection devices – bolstering treatment and diagnostic access for those suffering from seizure disorders.

“Seizure disorders can impact ones quality of life in many ways – and detection is a first line defense in preventing hospitalizations and improving quality of life,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “Expanding access to these devices is an imperative step to ensuring longer, healthier lives.”

According to the Center for Disease Control, roughly 2.9 million adults and 456,000 children across the United States suffer from epilepsy or another seizure disorder. Detection devices were created and are accessible by patients affected with seizure disorders to better diagnose, aid and treat seizure events.

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison is leading the charge with a measure that would prohibit law enforcement agents to enter and remain in a polling place.

“Voting is a right each of us are afforded, providing us with a sense of pride, giving us dignity that our voices have been heard, and ensuring we are making a positive impact on our future. But when law enforcement agents are present, it feels like we are being watched or might make a mistake,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “It is imperative that we protect our civic duty from fears of intimidation, especially as the federal government looks to regulate upcoming elections.”