Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Illinois Drug Reuse Program strengthened under new Edly-Allen law on Jan. 1

Details: Category: Press Releases; Friday, December 19, 2025 12:05 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Nationally, an estimated $2.8 billion worth of medications are wasted annually. State Senator Mary Edly-Allen partnered with State Representative Laura Faver Dias to champion a new law to provide Illinoisans with cheaper alternatives and transparency within the Illinois Drug Reuse Program.

“Medications can be ridiculously expensive, often leaving people to decide between rent, groceries or their life-saving medicine,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “This law is critical to helping our most vulnerable communities and improves a well-established program that has helped countless Illinoisans.”

Edly-Allen law creates certified therapy dog crisis response program on Jan. 1

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, December 18, 2025 08:40 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – The use of therapy dogs to aid people struggling with PTSD and anxiety has steadily increased nationwide, with over 50,000 therapy dogs in service today. State Senator Mary Edly-Allen championed a law that will increase the number of therapy dogs available during times of crisis come Jan. 1.

“Therapy dogs have the ability to help reduce stress-induced trauma, bringing instant comfort and relief,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “This law will improve officer wellness and make certified therapy K-9s more accessible to help those in a time of need.”

Trauma-informed training for law enforcement strengthened under Anna’s Law thanks to Edly-Allen

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, December 17, 2025 11:37 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women in the U.S. have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime. In the new year, sexual assault and rape survivors will soon see greater protections during case interviews to prevent re-traumatization under Anna’s Law thanks to the efforts of State Senator Mary Edly-Allen.

“As a teacher, it is extremely important to me to come from a position of helping people learn and grow. The intent of this law is to focus attention on how law enforcement handles survivors of sexual assault,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “While we have come a long way, there is still much work to be done to address this issue. And when we know better, we do better.”

Edly-Allen law protects domestic violence survivors using workplace resources

Details: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, December 16, 2025 01:43 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – Domestic violence is a serious public health issue across the United States. In Illinois, 42% of women and 26% of men will face violence from an intimate partner. To ensure survivors are not further burdened at work, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen collaborated with State Representative Daniel Didech on a new law going into effect Jan. 1.

“Victims of domestic violence should not have to worry about workplace retaliation,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “Survivors should not be penalized for protecting themselves. This law can — and will — save lives.”

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