Illinois State Senator Laura Ellman

Illinois to have an official state bee under Ellman law

Details: Thursday, July 02, 2026 01:57 PM

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NAPERVILLE — State Senator Laura Ellman spearheaded a new law to officially designate the black and gold bumblebee as the state bee of Illinois, recognizing the important role pollinators play in ecosystems and agriculture across the state.

“These critical pollinators impact our environment, food systems and local ecosystems,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This law is not only about recognizing an important native species, but also celebrating the students who turned their research and civic engagement into action.”

Ellman law to ensure Illinois can uphold stronger environmental protections

Details: Monday, June 29, 2026 08:08 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – To ensure Illinois maintains strong environmental and public health protections even if federal standards are weakened in the future, State Senator Laura Ellman championed a new law in an effort to safeguard clean air, water and more.

“Illinois families deserve clean air to breathe and safe water to drink regardless of changes happening at the federal level,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This law will ensure our state can continue protecting public health and the environment instead of automatically rolling back standards whenever federal protections are weakened.”

Ellman law to target overdue premium polices, safeguarding patients from potential coverage loss

Details: Monday, June 29, 2026 08:07 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – With nearly one in 10 Americans lacking health insurance coverage according to the U.S. Census Bureau, State Senator Laura Ellman championed a law to ensure Illinois residents are not locked out of coverage due to past-due premium payments.

“Unexpected financial hardship can happen to anyone, especially when many are living paycheck to paycheck,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This law is about protecting access to care and making sure families can get insured when they need it most.”

Ellman law to protect privacy, modernize ID gender marker policy

Details: Monday, June 29, 2026 07:40 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Accurate gender identification is essential for daily life, yet, for many transgender individuals, barriers remain. To strengthen privacy protections, State Senator Laura Ellman championed a new law to codify Illinois’ existing policy, allowing gender marker updates on IDs through self-attestation.

“An ID should never put someone in a vulnerable position,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This ensures people can safely and accurately reflect who they are.”

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