Illinois State Senator Laura Ellman

Rehabilitation credit opportunities for individuals in pretrial detention expanded under Ellman legislation

Details: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 04:02 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Studies find that work release programs can play a crucial role in reducing recidivism and promoting successful reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals. However, there is a lack of rehabilitation credit opportunities for individuals in pretrial detention, leading State Senator Laura Ellman to advance Senate Bill 3333.

“While Illinois is a leading state in creating opportunities for incarcerated individuals, we still have many avenues we can improve,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Bettering oneself through education is the greatest gift we can give to society and my hope is to see more opportunities being created to reduce recidivism and improve public safety in the long run.”

Meal kit safety standards strengthened thanks to new Ellman measure

Details: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 03:17 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – With an estimated 57% of U.S. consumers purchasing ready-to-eat meals each month, State Senator Laura Ellman is working to advance legislation that ensures these increasingly popular options meet the same food safety standards as other food businesses.

“Food safety should never depend on how your meal is prepared or delivered,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This bill is about making sure Illinois families can trust the food they bring to their table and that innovations like meal kits stay safe.”

Ellman leads effort to protect state’s environmental standards from federal rollbacks

Details: Thursday, March 12, 2026 11:25 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Following a new report from the Environmental Integrity Project that the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s civil lawsuits against polluters fell to an historic low during the first year of the Trump administration, in addition to major cuts to environmental programs, State Senator Laura Ellman renewed her efforts to ensure that Illinois remains a national leading in protecting air, water and land through Senate Bill 3556.

“When it comes to protecting clean air and water, Illinois must lead, not follow,” said Ellman (D- Naperville). “Our communities deserve strong, science-based environmental protections that reflect our values and safeguard public health.”

Ellman backs new tools for water infrastructure innovation

Details: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 03:25 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – According to Saint Augustine’s University, investing in water infrastructure delivers compelling returns: every $1 spent on water and sanitation generates $4 in benefits, with improved health, education and labor productivity. With this in mind, State Senator Laura Ellman is advancing new legislation to make water infrastructure projects more efficient and cost-effective across Illinois.

“Our water systems are the foundation of our communities,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “By giving water commissions’ access to modern project delivery tools, we can improve quality, save taxpayer dollars, and get critical projects done more efficiently.”

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