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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson’s measure to require athletic head coaches to learn life-saving techniques has passed.

“Coaches are often the first adult to respond when a medical emergency happens during a practice or competition,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Knowing how to respond can mean the difference between life and death giving someone experiencing cardiac arrest a critical chance to survive until first responders arrive.”

House Bill 3275 would require all paid school head coaches and chief sponsors of the sports activities to obtain training in CPR, first aid and the use of an AED. School districts would be required to conduct an annual cardiac response drill to practice the steps established in its cardiac emergency response plan. The drills would be able to be conducted without student participation.

According to the American Heart Association an estimated 23,000 children under 18 experience cardiac arrest in the US each year, and 90% of victims die unless someone nearby is trained to respond.

“In a cardiac emergency every second counts,” Johnson said. “Immediate action—including CPR and the use of an AED—can dramatically improve survival rates and give someone the best possible chance at recovery.”

House Bill 3275 passed the Senate Wednesday.

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.”