Tuesday, March 5 - Witness Slip Roundup
Actions You Can Take
Fill out these urgent witness slips
DUE TODAY at 2 p.m. - HB 4644: Stop political deep fake ads (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 2 p.m. - HB4421 - Ins Cd - Breast Tomosynthesis (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB2093 - Sexual Assault by Deception (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB4469, Firearms - Domestic Violence, aka Karina’s Bill (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB4472, Health Care Availability (Proponent)
DUE TODAY at 4 p.m. - HB5646, Trailer Bill to Gender-Based Violence Resentencing (Proponent)
Witness Slip Roundup
Illinois’ unique system of witness slips makes it easy for citizens to weigh in on important bills quickly using an online form. Before a bill is heard in the Illinois General Assembly, the chairperson will read who has submitted witness slips and whether they support or oppose the bill. This helps inform legislators as to where Illinoisans and organizations stand before voting. Witness slips are a great and relatively quick way to make your voice heard in state government.
Here are a few important bills collecting witness slips for hearings this week. See a description of the bills from She Vote IL.
DUE TODAY - HB 4644: Stop political deep fake ads (Proponent). Would prevent political actors from misleading voters by requiring clear disclaimers on ads that use AI-generated content — and ban any that don’t comply.
DUE TODAY - HB4421 - Ins Cd - Breast Tomosynthesis (Proponent). Increases access to healthcare for better outcomes for breast cancer screenings and treatments.
DUE TODAY - HB2093 - Sexual Assault by Deception (Proponent). Promotes consent and provides justice for survivors of sexual assault.
DUE TODAY - HB4469, Firearms - Domestic Violence, aka Karina’s Bill (Proponent). Support legislation that protects survivors against further violence.
DUE TODAY - HB4472, Health Care Availability (Proponent). Increases access to healthcare by reducing healthcare costs.
DUE TODAY - HB5646, Trailer Bill to Gender-Based Violence Resentencing (Proponent). Supports survivors of gender-based violence.
Due Wednesday - HB4264, Menstrual Product - Donations (Proponent). Menstrual equity legislation that helps increase menstrual product access to the public.
Due Wednesday - HB4474, School Code - IEP - Voter Registration (Proponent). Promotes civic engagement and voting. for IEP students.
Due Wednesday - HB4895, School Code Climate Change Education (Proponent). Better prepares the next generation to address this critical global challenge.
Due Wednesday - HB5406, Student athlete - Practice Limitations (Proponent). Promotes the well-being of student athletes.
Due Wednesday - HB5417, HIV TLC Act (Proponent). Supports a plan to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
Due Thursday - HB4295, Missing Persons - Ebony Alert (Proponent). Advocates for the safety and well-being of women and girls.
Due Thursday - HB5431, Reproductive Justice for Incarcerated Survivors (Proponent). Safeguards pregnant people currently incarcerated in Illinois jails and prisons from being shackled during delivery and for six weeks postpartum.
Witness Slip Instructions:
I. IDENTIFICATION: with your information. In the Firm/Business or Agency Box and in the Title Box, identify as "Self."
II. REPRESENTATION: as "Self" (unless you actually are representing an organization)
III. POSITION: select "PROPONENT"
IV. TESTIMONY: select "Record of Appearance Only
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Action via She Votes IL
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