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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, ended the 2026 spring legislative session by helping craft a responsible budget that makes life more affordable for working families and passing legislation that aims to increase public safety and provide flexibility to local governments. “In my conversations with residents from all parts of the district, some of the most mentioned topics are affordability and the cost of living,” Deuter said. “Our budget makes strategi

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Seniors will be better protected against potential abuse from caregivers under a measure by state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst. House Bill 4676 would update the felony charge of criminal abuse or neglect by a caregiver to include acts that create a substantial likelihood of harm to the individual being cared for. “When we entrust people with the care of our loved ones, we expect a certain amount of accountability,” Deuter said. “This legislation provides

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bipartisan measure by state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, to increase roadway safety has passed the Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk. Deuter’s House Bill 4948 would create the Intelligent Speed Assistance Program, which aims to make our streets safer and offer a more equitable and responsive solution to excessive speeding. “Driving at high speeds is dangerous, plain and simple,” Deuter said. “What we’re doing is creating an option for those w