Turner law addresses police hiring practices in response to Sonya Massey murder

SPRINGFIELD – A more comprehensive review of prospective law enforcement officers prior to hiring will be required under a new law spearheaded by State Senator Doris Turner in response to the horrific murder of Sonya Massey. Turner joined Governor JB Pritzker, members of the Massey family and state and local leaders at the bill signing on Tuesday.

“Sonya’s murder left us with more questions than answers,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “I’m proud of our collaboration with the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association and the Illinois Chiefs of Police to determine necessary guardrails to ensure we have good officers on our street protecting and serving our communities.”

Senate Bill 1953 requires law enforcement agencies to conduct a more comprehensive review of a prospective officer’s past employment to ensure his or her fitness for duty as a police officer before making an offer of employment.

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Turner secures over $3 million in additional funding for Central Illinois schools

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner announced eight school districts across Central Illinois will receive over $3 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding that the state provides.

“We want to make sure our schools in Central Illinois receive their fair share of available state funding,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “This money will give local school districts more tools to provide our children with a high-quality education that they deserve.”

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Seniors protected from deceptive practices under new Turner law

SPRINGFIELD – Insurance companies will no longer be able to solicit nursing home residents under a new law championed by State Senator Doris Turner.

“Local nursing home residents had reached out saying they were being solicited to buy new insurance policies or change their current plans,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “We can’t let seniors be the target of deceptive practices by insurance companies.”

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Turner: We put patients first here in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Anesthesia services, regardless of duration, will be covered by insurance companies under a new law sponsored by State Senator Doris Turner.

“Insurance coverage isn’t a timeshare, and companies shouldn’t have the ability to sell plans that burden people,” said Turner (D-Springfield). “Patients’ health needs to be the top priority for insurance companies, not lining their own pockets.”

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