AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoReproductive Health Records: Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act, shielding abortion-related medical information from out-of-state access without patient consent, with the new rules taking effect July 1, 2027. Consumer Protection: Pritzker also signed Illinois’ junk fees and “ghost ticketing” bans, aiming to curb deceptive online ticketing practices. Public Health: Illinois expands lead testing statewide starting July 1, requiring blood lead tests at 12 and 24 months for every child, regardless of ZIP code. Elections & Courts: Illinois Attorney General James’ office secured a court win blocking Trump administration efforts to exert federal control over elections. Chicago Schools: CPS says it won’t cut instructional time or Safe Passage in its budget plan despite a projected $700M+ deficit, while teachers push for a special legislative session. Gun Violence: Mayor Brandon Johnson created a new Office of Gun Violence Reduction by executive order, with plans to transition it into a permanent department. SNAP Costs: A new federal SNAP error-rate report could force some states to pay millions more unless they reduce payment mistakes.
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