--- title: Latest News | Marsy's Law for Illinois description: Explore the advancements in crime victims' rights in Illinois, including Marsy's Law and the efforts by advocates and lawmakers to enhance protections for survivors. --- # Latest News Stay up to date on Marsy's Law for Illinois' weekly blogs/news. 1 min read #### [Marsy’s Law for Illinois Names Victims’ Rights Champions](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/marsy_s_law_for_illinois_names_victims_rights_champions) April 11, 2019 Springfield, Illinois (April 11, 2019) — Marsy’s Law for Illinois, in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 7-13) has named seven... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/marsy_s_law_for_illinois_names_victims_rights_champions) 3 min read #### [Madigan: Begin Statewide Implementation of Crime Victims' Rights Constitutional Amendment](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/madigan_begin_statewide_implementation_of_crime_victims_rights_constitutional_amendment) 3 min read #### [Crime victims' rights advocates thank Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner for signing House bill 1121](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/crime_victims_rights_advocates_thank_illinois_governor_bruce_rauner_for_signing_house_bill_1121) 2 min read #### [State Senate Must Act For Crime Victims, Voters](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/state_senate_must_act_for_crime_victims_voters) 2 min read #### [Lawmakers push for Marsy's Law in Illinois](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/lawmakers_push_for_marsy_s_law_in_illinois) 3 min read #### [Illinois Senate Approves Historic Constitutional Amendment to Enforce Crime Victims' Rights](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/illinois_senate_approves_historic_constitutional_amendment_to_enforce_crime_victims_rights) 4 min read #### [Illinois Observes National Crime Victims' Rights Week as General Assembly Considers Constitutional Amendment to Enforce Crime Victim Rights](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/illinois_observes_national_crime_victims_rights_week_as_general_assembly_considers_constitutional_amendment_to_enforce_crime_victim_rights) 3 min read #### [Illinois Crime Victims and Advocates Urge Approval of Constitutional Amendment to Enforce Crime Victims' Rights](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/illinois_crime_victims_and_advocates_urge_approval_of_constitutional_amendment_to_enforce_crime_victims_rights) #### [Illinois' Lobby Day, March 8th, 2012](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/illinois_lobby_day_march_8th_2012) 1 min read #### [Marsy's Law Approved by Illinois House](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/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... [Read More](https://il.marsyslaw.us/latest-news/marsy_s_law_approved_by_illinois_house)