Senator Jones Passes Legislation to Reduce Recidivism Among Ex-Offenders

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III passed legislation to assist discharged convicts and prisoners with obtaining employment with the intent of them becoming self sufficient.

Senator Jones Stands Against Bullying

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) passed House Bill 3281 which gives schools the authorization to suspend a student who bullies another student via cell phone or the internet.

Senator Jones Passes Bill to Reduce HIV Rates Among Inmates

Springfield, IL - Today, State Senator Emil Jones (D-Chicago) passed legislation that will give the Illinois Department of Corrections and Cook County Jail the option of implementing opt-out HIV testing. Under opt-out HIV testing individuals are informed that they will be tested for HIV unless they refuse.