Harris-supported law expands access to comprehensive care for sexual assault survivors
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SPRINGFIELD – Building on Illinois’ existing protections for sexual assault survivors, a new law co-sponsored by State Senator Napoleon Harris III strengthens how hospitals provide care in the aftermath of an assault — ensuring survivors receive the timely treatment and support they need.
“Too many survivors have been turned away or left without help and assistance,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This law makes sure survivors of sexual assault get real support, close to home.”
Harris supported law to protect homeowners from squatters
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SPRINGFIELD – A new law supported by State Senator Napoleon Harris III will make it easier for law enforcement to remove criminal trespassers from a person’s home.
“If someone breaks into your home when you go out of town, they shouldn’t have the same rights as someone who rents a room in your house,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This will make it easier for the police to remove squatters from a residence.”
Harris supports paid break time for nursing mothers under new law
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SPRINGFIELD – To ensure working mothers who nurse their infants don’t have to choose between earning an income or providing for their baby, State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a newly signed law granting paid break time for pumping breast milk.
“This is about dignity and common sense,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “Mothers shouldn’t have to lose pay just to care for their babies.”
Harris-supported measure to streamline missing persons investigations
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris III supported a new law that will improve Illinois’ policy regarding missing persons investigations.
“Every missing person deserves to be found,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This law improves how police search for missing persons and makes sure they use every tool available. It helps families get answers because our communities should never be overlooked.”
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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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