Peters’ law ensures stronger protections for patients, smarter penalties for nurse agencies
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois patients and health care workers will see a fairer, more effective oversight system for nurse agencies, thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters.
“Patients and nurse agencies alike need to be protected,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “By allowing proportional penalties for violations of the Nursing Agency Licensing Act, we’re helping agencies avoid excessive fines for minor infractions – supporting their operations while ensuring better patient care.”
The Nursing Agency Licensing Act sets guidelines to ensure nurse agencies meet certain operational standards and holds them responsible for the actions of the nurses they dispatch to health care facilities. Currently, Illinois law imposes a flat $10,000 fine for every violation of NALA, only targeting licensees or applicants. These guidelines do not account for the severity of the violation, meaning minor mistakes can result in the same financial punishment as more serious issues.
Law led by Peters supports victims of abuse
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois survivors of abuse and assault will now see a fairer justice system, thanks to a new law from State Senator Robert Peters.
“Victims of abuse should never feel like they’re being silenced when they find the courage to tell their story – especially by the people who are explicitly meant to protect us,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “This law makes it clear our justice system will give victims the dignity, respect and support they deserve after enduring unimaginable trauma.”
Peters’ law defends victims of domestic abuse, reinforcing their right to be heard. Under the law, law enforcement are prohibited from discouraging or attempting to discourage a victim of abuse, neglect, exploitation or sexual assault from filing a police report – holding police accountable and allowing victims to seek justice without fear of being silenced.
Peters’ law shines light on violent crime investigations
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SPRINGFIELD — To improve public trust in law enforcement and tackle low homicide clearance rates, State Senator Robert Peters sponsored a new law requiring regular, transparent reporting on the progress of violent crime investigations.
“Our residents deserve transparency in regard to how violent crimes are being handled,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “This law will empower communities with the information they need to demand accountability and justice.”
Under the law, the Illinois State Police will provide a report offering detailed data on homicides and aggravated assaults involving firearms to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority by Sept. 1, 2026, and every four months after. These reports will track key metrics such as arrest numbers, cases referred for prosecution and the reasons why cases remain unsolved, providing a clearer understanding of the challenges faced by law enforcement.
Peters’ law ensures equal justice in public defense system
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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Robert Peters led a new law creating the Office of the State Public Defender, an independent office under the state’s Judicial Branch – marking one of the most substantial reforms of Illinois’ public defense system since 1949.
“This law ensures we in Illinois are preserving residents’ constitutional right to counsel, regardless of their financial means, and contributing to a more just and equitable legal system,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “We have a duty to reduce disparities in our system – whether those are harsher sentences or wrongful convictions – and this law is a huge step in the right direction.”
A state public defender is a government-employed lawyer who provides legal representation to individuals accused or convicted of crimes who cannot afford to hire their own attorney. Public defender offices are one of three methods through which states and localities ensure defendants are granted the 6th and 14th Amendments right to counsel.
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