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Ellman leads plan to protect crypto consumers

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Friday, May 23, 2025 01:44 PM

State Senator Laura EllmanSPRINGFIELD – Leading the charge on protecting consumers across the state, State Senator Laura Ellman passed legislation in the Senate on Thursday that will increase protections for cryptocurrency kiosk users.

“This legislation ensures that Illinois residents are protected through strong scam prevention measures, such as placing disclosures on kiosks and putting safeguards in place to prevent new users from losing their life savings,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “We’re taking a responsible step to put consumer protection first in the state.”

Illinois currently lacks a clear regulatory system for digital asset businesses and does not provide anti-scam protections for consumers. Seeing a need for digital asset regulations in the state, Ellman is leading a measure that would require virtual currency kiosk operators to register with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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Measure to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions passes the Senate, thanks to Ellman

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Thursday, May 22, 2025 05:06 PM

State Senator Laura EllmanSPRINGFIELD – Establishing transparent guidelines for prescriptions, State Senator Laura Ellman passed a measure out of the Senate to give patients and pharmacies clarity regarding restrictions on medication containing ephedrine.

“People with common health issues like allergies or low blood pressure may need ephedrine medication and might not have any alternative treatment options,” said Ellman. “Both providers and patients are at risk of violating existing restrictions on ephedrine medications due to a lack of clarity within current law.”

To reduce the chance of abuse as a stimulant, ephedrine products are currently prohibited from being advertised in Illinois if they are labeled as enhancing stimulation, mental alertness, weight loss, appetite control, muscle enhancement, or energy. House Bill 2874 would ensure the law is clear that these restrictions do not apply to ephedrine medications that have been prescribed by a licensed physician for a legitimate medical reason.

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Ellman advances measure to grant high school credits to middle school students

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Thursday, May 22, 2025 02:44 PM

State Senator Laura EllmanSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman advanced a measure out of the Senate to ensure middle school students have the option to earn high school credit for high school level courses.

“Our students deserve support every step along their academic career paths,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Middle school students working toward the next educational milestone need the attention, care and resources that ensure proper consideration of their academic abilities.”

Under current Illinois law, middle school students are able to receive credit for high school level courses, as long as the course is offered by the high school in the student’s district and the instructor holds a professional educator license and is endorsed for the grade level and content area of the course.

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Ellman joins advocates at rally for safe firearm storage

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 06:45 PM

State Senator Laura Ellman speaking at podium at a rallySPRINGFIELD – Leading efforts to promote responsible gun ownership and enhance public safety in Illinois, State Senator Laura Ellman outlined legislation at a press conference on Tuesday, joined by One Aim Illinois Advocacy, survivors of gun violence, and advocates encouraging safe gun storage.

 “Unsecured firearms in homes pose serious risks, including unintentional shootings and suicides,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Illinois has seen climbing numbers of firearm-related tragedies involving youth accessing unsecure guns, and our state has a clear need to prioritize preventive efforts.”

Studies consistently link unsecured, lost, and stolen firearms to suicides, unintentional shootings, mass shootings, and escalating crime. Nearly 54% of gun owners do not securely lock all of their firearms, and in 75% of school shootings, the shooter obtained the gun from a parent or relative. An estimated 82% of adolescent firearm suicides involve a family member’s gun.

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  1. Ellman measure would help middle school students earn high school credit
  2. Ellman to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions
  3. Ellman announces over $47,000 in library grants for local school districts
  4. Ellman highlights DuPage County receives $1.1 million for job training
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24W500 Maple Ave., Suite 215
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 601-9961

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Stratton Office Building
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Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: (217) 782-8192