SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Ram Villivalam passed a measure through the Senate to extend dependent accident and health insurance benefits to parents.

“When children are caring for parents or stepparents, it is not always seamless to provide quality and comprehensive coverage for their medical needs,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “By expanding options for health care coverage, we are making sure that people have access to coverage that they deserve.”

SPRINGFIELD- A measure sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam would make it easier for people who have completed masonry programs to receive community college credit.

“Many choose to pursue trade programs after high school, including masonry, carpentry, or plumbing,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Making sure that there are options for furthering education is vital for our workers and local economy.”

SPRINGFIELD - A measure sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam would expand eligibility for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

“No person should have to worry about how they are going to afford their utility bills,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Expanding LIHEAP provides us a unique opportunity to give some of our most vulnerable residents a sense of security.”

SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Ram Villivalam is leading the charge to provide transparency for customers about disruptions in their water service.

“No one should be surprised if their service is disrupted, especially in regard to a resource as essential as water,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Ensuring that water distribution entities have the necessary resources to provide this information to their customers is vital.”