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Murphy aims to strengthen Illinois consumer data protection through new legislation
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy is advancing legislation to provide consumers in Illinois with rights to their personal data online.
“Private companies should not have limitless control over the personal data of consumers, and should face consequences if they violate consumer privacy,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Consumers have a right to know what data is being collected and the steps they can take to limit the use of their data.”
Read more: Murphy aims to strengthen Illinois consumer data protection through new legislation
Murphy bill to improve victim privacy in Illinois courtrooms
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy has introduced legislation to strengthen victim and witness privacy from unauthorized videos while in the courtroom.
“The witnesses and victims who testify in court deserve extensive protections and should never be made to feel intimidated by being filmed without their knowledge,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “This legislation protects the privacy and safety of those taking the stand, by making sure only media with advance approval can take video.”
Read more: Murphy bill to improve victim privacy in Illinois courtrooms
Murphy advances bill to keep airport sound insulation program updated
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy is leading the way to ensure families who live near O’Hare and Midway airports are eligible for sound insulation programs through new legislation.
“As the O’Hare Airport Modernization Program moves forward, we cannot allow residents who are being disturbed by airport noise to slip through the cracks when they need us,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “This legislation ensures that we use updated data to provide accurate coverage of the sound insulation program to residents who need it.”
Read more: Murphy advances bill to keep airport sound insulation program updated
Murphy: Budget proposal shows a commitment to stability and opportunity
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) issued the following statement after the governor outlined his budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027:
“While the Trump administration causes day-to-day uncertainty to the funding for our state, the governor has proposed a cautious, fiscally responsible budget. I will continue to prioritize the hardworking people of Illinois and support a balanced budget that does not increase taxes for middle-class families.
Read more: Murphy: Budget proposal shows a commitment to stability and opportunity
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Welcome
Thank you for visiting my legislative website. I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois' 28th District, and hope you will find this site a useful resource in keeping up-to-date with what is happening in our district and in Springfield. Please contact either of my offices with questions or ways I can better serve you.
It is my honor to represent you in Springfield.
Sincerely,
Laura Murphy
State Senator, 28th District
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Office Info
Springfield Office:
307 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-3875
District Office:
1645 S. River Rd., Suite 7
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
(847) 718-1110
