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Name change measure passes the Senate

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Category: Press Releases
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 07:12 PM
  • Name change
  • transgender

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Robert Peters supported a measure to allow justice-impacted individuals to legally change their names, which passed out of the Senate Tuesday.

“There are a million reasons why someone could have been impacted by the justice system, and sometimes you find their only crime was trying to survive,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Sometimes, people need a new identity for their safety, and for their ability to truly lead a good life. This legislation would be an aid in those scenarios.”

Read more: Name change measure passes the Senate

Peters on assault weapons ban: We cannot wait any longer

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Monday, January 09, 2023 06:30 PM
  • Assault weapons ban
  • Public Safety
  • Gun violence

010523HAO00046SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a bill Monday to reduce gun violence statewide, which was proudly supported by State Senator Robert Peters.

“Too many people have died unnecessarily at the hands of someone with a firearm,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “We have seen this time and time again, and the least we can do is regulate the possession of the weapons of choice of mass shooters.”

Read more: Peters on assault weapons ban: We cannot wait any longer

Peters bill to grant Chicago principals the right to unionize passes Senate

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Friday, January 06, 2023 09:38 AM
  • CPS
  • Unions

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Robert Peters is leading a measure that would allow principals and assistant principals in the city of Chicago to collectively bargain.

“For far too long, Chicago principals have not had a say in the work environment and procedures that affect them, as well as their students,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Chicago principals have a voice when it comes to their working conditions, and their voice deserves to be heard and valued.”

Read more: Peters bill to grant Chicago principals the right to unionize passes Senate

Peters responds to Kankakee court’s opinion on pretrial release

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Thursday, December 29, 2022 12:23 PM
CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Peters released the following statement in response to Kankakee County Circuit Court Judge Thomas W. Cunnington’s opinion on the pretrial release portions of the SAFE-T Act: 
 
“Kankakee County Circuit Judge Thomas W. Cunnington issued his opinion on pretrial fairness, ruling that it was “unconstitutional.” 
 
“I stand beside the decision to appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court, as so many of us have worked so hard for equity in the criminal justice system and will continue the fight for pretrial justice. 
 
“When you make systemic, civil rights level changes, there are bound to be people who will do whatever to stop it. We’ve seen this before from the Voting Rights Act to Obamacare, and even the Governor's COVID-19 mitigations. 
 
“We have fought to ensure that all Illinoisans are treated fairly in the criminal justice system and able to exercise their rights under the SAFE-T Act and the Illinois Constitution.
 
“The fight continues.
 
“Remember, you can always find facts at HB3653.org.” 

More Articles …

  1. Peters remembers his colleague
  2. Measure to clarify Pretrial Fairness Act signed by governor
  3. Collaborative effort to clarify Pretrial Fairness Act passes Senate
  4. Peters: $255,000 in funding available for justice-impacted individuals in need of transportation
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