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Safety is everyone's concern, but I am especially concerned for those who are most vulnerable and easily exploited.  As state representative for the 7th District, I have worked diligently to enact laws that discourage crime, increase the penalties for certain types of crimes, and provide funding to assist formerly incarcerated individuals in becoming responsible and productive members of society. 

There are many different types of crimes perpetrated everyday, across all walks of life.  Below is a summary of some of my efforts to help protect the people of Illinois.

Protecting Our Children  Two years ago, I voted to require all persons apply to work at a school to undergo a federal criminal background check.  To further strengthen the law, I supported House Bill 3451, which requires potential employees to also be screened against Illinois' Statewide Sex Offender Database. 

Protection Against Sexual Offenders  I sponsored House Bill 2386, which allows for lifetime supervision of our state's most dangerous sexual predators. Both HB 3451 and HB 2386 were signed into law.