SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III (D-Harvey) released the following statement regarding the Illinois Senate’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 budget:

“As a small business owner, I understand firsthand the challenges that come with running a business. I’m proud to support a budget that reduces burdens for entrepreneurs, helping them thrive by increasing grant funding and expanding access to affordable capital.

“Additionally, our investments in workforce development will ensure that our labor force has the skills and resources needed to meet the demands of our growing economy. By funding job training programs, apprenticeships and educational opportunities, we will drive economic growth, attract new businesses and create high-quality jobs throughout the state.

“These initiatives represent a step forward in promoting economic resilience and creating opportunities for all. I remain committed to advocating for policies that support our local businesses and workforce, and I look forward to seeing the positive impacts of this budget on our community.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III passed an initiative to expand opportunities for student-athletes to receive compensation in Illinois.

“Student athletes not only balance their team responsibilities but also keep up with the school coursework to stay up to date with their academic studies,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “It is important that we support student athletes by eliminating barriers for them receiving fair compensation for their endless hours of practices, events and games.”

Harris’s House Bill 307 would expand the methods of compensation by eliminating limitations on how name, image and likeness – also known as known as “NIL” – are paid, along with what consideration is allowed on the part of the student-athlete themselves.

SPRINGFIELD – Homeowners across Illinois may have a new law on the books to increase transparency of insurance policy coverage, thanks to State Senator Napoleon B. Harris, III.

“When residents select their homeowner insurance policy it is crucial that they have a full picture of what the policy covers,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This legislation will enable homeowners to make educated financial decisions about their insurance policies.”

House Bill 5357 would require an insurer to disclose whether a homeowner's insurance policy covers damage from a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump when issuing or quoting a homeowner's policy. Also, the legislation would require insurance companies to offer the policyholder an opportunity to purchase this additional coverage if the policy does not already include it.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris, III advanced a measure on Tuesday to increase transparency of homeowner insurance policy coverage.

“When you choose a homeowner insurance policy you should have a full picture of what the policy covers,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “This legislation empowers homeowners to make educated financial decisions about their homeowner insurance policies.”

House Bill 5357 would require an insurer to disclose whether a homeowner's insurance policy covers damage from a sewer backup or overflow from a sump pump when issuing or quoting a homeowner's policy. Further, the measure would require insurance companies to offer the policyholder an opportunity to purchase this coverage if the policy does not already include it.