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Marsy’s Law for Illinois Names Victims’ Rights Champions
Springfield, Illinois (April 11, 2019) — Marsy’s Law for Illinois, in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 7-13) has named seven...
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Madigan: Begin Statewide Implementation of Crime Victims' Rights Constitutional Amendment
August 24, 2015
Springfield — Attorney General Lisa Madigan highlighted a new state law that will protect the rights of survivors of crime, and ensure they can be...
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Crime victims' rights advocates thank Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner for signing House bill 1121
August 21, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - Crime victims' rights advocates applaud Gov. Bruce Rauner today as he signed HB 1121; the law became effective immediately upon his...
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State Senate Must Act For Crime Victims, Voters
May 25, 2015
Last November, Illinois voters recognized the significance in passing the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights constitutional amendment, also known as...
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Lawmakers push for Marsy's Law in Illinois
April 26, 2012
Springfield, Ill • Family members of murder victims arrived in Springfield today to support a change to the Illinois Constitution, which would...
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Illinois Senate Approves Historic Constitutional Amendment to Enforce Crime Victims' Rights
April 25, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois Senate today approved a proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution — Marsy's Law for Illinois — that would...
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Illinois Observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week as General Assembly Considers Constitutional Amendment to Enforce Crime Victim Rights
April 19, 2012
CHICAGO -- Victims of violent crimes and their families will take part in events across Illinois during National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April...
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Illinois Crime Victims and Advocates Urge Approval of Constitutional Amendment to Enforce Crime Victims' Rights
April 18, 2012
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Crime victims, their families and other advocates for stronger, enforceable victims' rights today urged the Illinois Senate...
Illinois' Lobby Day, March 8th, 2012
March 12, 2012
Sen. Heather Steans (D-7th) spoke Thursday to supporters of “Marsy’s Law for Illinois” (HJRCA 29), a constitutional amendment that would make crime...
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Marsy's Law Approved by Illinois House
February 10, 2012
The Illinois House overwhelmingly voted 116-2 in favor of Marsy’s Law for Illinois, a constitutional amendment that would provide victims of crime...