Harris-supported law expands access to mental health care
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SPRINGFIELD – To further increase access to mental health treatment, State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a law extending the existing prior authorization ban to cover medically necessary outpatient mental health services.
“This law will help break down barriers to mental health care that many people in our community face,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Over the years, people are prioritizing mental health more and more, and our laws should reflect that seriousness.”
Illinois cracks down on scams in the fitness industry thanks to support from Harris
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a measure to stop gyms and fitness centers from canceling or changing benefits of a promised lifetime membership.
“Gyms are offering lifetime memberships only to raise prices and cut benefits a year later,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This law cracks down on gyms using deceptive marketing tactics to take advantage of people just trying to improve their lives through fitness.”
Harris to host grant writing workshop in South Holland Sept. 15 & 16
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SOUTH HOLLAND – State Senator Napoleon Harris III is pleased to invite community members, educators, nonprofit professionals and public sector employees to a two-day grant writing workshop taking place Sept. 15-16 in South Holland.
“Access to funding can open doors for residents in our community,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Whether you're in education, public service or the nonprofit sector, this training is a valuable opportunity to build skills that make a difference.”
Harris-supported law to lower prescription drug prices
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a major pharmacy reform bill that protects patient access to pharmacies and lowers prescription drug prices.
“You shouldn’t have to choose between picking up a prescription your doctor recommends and buying food for your family,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “These major reforms will help curb pharmacy middlemen from jacking up prices.”
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I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois’ 15th District, representing parts of Cook and Will Counties, covering the 9th Ward of Chicago and Blue Island in the north, Calumet City in the east, part of Oak Forest and Homewood in the west, and Steger in the south in Will County. My district also includes the cities of Chicago Heights, Crete, Dixmoor, Dolton, East Hazel Crest, Flossmoor, Ford Heights, Glenwood, Harvey, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Lansing, Lynwood, Markham, Midlothian, Monee, Phoenix, Posen, Riverdale, Robbins, Sauk Village, South Chicago Heights, South Holland, Steger, Thornton and University Park.
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