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SPRINGFIELD – To protect patient privacy, State Senator Adriane Johnson passed legislation that would remove hormonal medications such as testosterone and estrogen from the Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program.

“A patient’s medical information is deeply personal, and protecting it is essential to preserving trust between individuals and their healthcare providers,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Without that trust, people are less likely to seek the care they need.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson’s legislation to allow individuals with felony convictions to apply to become a notary has passed the Senate.

“Public safety and accountability go hand in hand with opportunity,” Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “With proper standards and oversight, enabling reformed individuals to serve as notaries recognizes growth, responsibility and the value of redemption.”

SPRINGFIELD – To strengthen and preserve Illinois’ civil rights protections, State Senator Adriane Johnson passed legislation to better assess whether policies have discriminatory impacts within the Illinois Human Rights Act.

“Equal opportunity requires us to examine how decisions affect people in the real world, not just how they are written on paper,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Disparate impact standards promote accountability and help build more equitable institutions.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson has passed legislation to ensure students experiencing asthma attacks can access life-saving medication where they are most needed.

“By keeping asthma medication in gyms and practice fields, we allow students to participate in sports and activities without worrying about access to medication,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Quick access to life-saving medication can make all the difference in an emergency.”