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DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison spearheaded a new law that streamlines dental coverage reimbursement for dental care providers.

“Navigating insurance and reimbursement policies can be difficult, creating barriers to access to timely dental care for Illinoisans,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “Clarifying which forms of payment a provider can accept and how they can opt in to that payment system will streamline dental services and treatments for both the patient and provider.”

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SPRINGFIELD – A longstanding champion of gun safety legislation – and advocate for survivors of domestic violence – State Senator Julie Morrison proudly supported a measure to ensure people with domestic violence-related restraining orders may have their firearms revoked in an appropriate amount of time.

“Karina's Law focuses on a critical, shared goal: preventing those who pose a threat from accessing firearms, while strengthening coordination between law enforcement and advocacy groups to protect domestic violence survivors,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “Protection orders must serve their intended purpose by ensuring those who pose a threat are promptly disarmed.”

House Bill 4144 – also known as Karina's Law– would strengthen firearm removal requirements when domestic violence protection orders are issued. Law enforcement agencies would be required to remove firearms from individuals due to emergency restraining orders within 96 hours of a judge’s order.

This new policy provides clear guidelines for enforcement, ensuring consistent application across the state and addressing the risks associated with firearms and domestic violence situations. The legislation follows the July 2023 deaths of Karina Gonzalez and her teenage daughter Daniela, who were allegedly killed by Gonzalez's husband shortly after obtaining a protection order against him. Under that order, no steps were taken to make sure he gave up his guns.

In domestic violence cases, a gun in the home increases the risk of homicide by 500%, according to a report from The Network – an organization advocating against domestic violence.

“Research shows domestic violence situations involving firearms present severe and potentially lethal risks to survivors,” said Morrison. “The system has long failed women in Illinois, and I am proud we stepped up to protect future survivors.”

House Bill 4144 passed the Senate Monday.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison’s newly signed law outlines training on how to access the medical ID function within health apps on cellphones.

“Digital medical IDs are a good way to make sure people receive personalized care,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “This law will help first responders use technology to save lives.”

The vast majority of cell phones have a built-in health app where a user can enter pertinent information to help emergency response services in the event the user is unresponsive or otherwise unable to report healthcare needs during a medical emergency. Morrison’s law will outline training to teach EMS personnel and law enforcement how to find this information on a person’s phone.

Utilizing a patient’s health app will ensure EMS personnel are aware if individuals are allergic to certain foods or medications, or if they are taking medication that may interact with another drug or medical treatment.

“Taking preemptive measures to improve the health and safety of our community is a legislative priority,” said Morrison. “To make the most of this law going into effect, I urge you to update your medical information in your phone’s health app.”

Senate Bill 3116 was signed into law Friday and takes effect Jan. 1, 2025.