CCI statement on Senate Bill 1123
The Catholic Conference of Illinois issued a statement after the close committee vote on Senate Bill 1123 to allow faith-based agencies to continue to provide foster care and adoption services to the most vulnerable children in Illinois. The bill did not make it out of committee.
Abolition of the Death Penalty becomes law in Illinois
Today, Governor Quinn signed into law Senate Bill 3539 to abolish the death penalty in Illinois. The Catholic Conference of Illinois commends the Governor on his approval of this legislation and thanks all the fellow advocates and Illinois lawmakers who have supported the repeal of the death penalty in Illinois.
Click here for the full statement on the signing of SB 3539 into law.
Catholic Bishops of Illinois urge Governor to sign Senate Bill 3539 to abolish the death penalty
Senate Bill 3539, legislation to abolish the death penalty in Illinois, is awaiting consideration by the Governor. The Catholic Bishops of Illinois urge the Governor to sign this bill.
Illinois House passes SB 3539, abolition of the death penalty
The Illinois House has passed Senate Bill 3539 to abolish the death penalty in Illinois. CCI commends the House on this historic vote. The bill next goes to the Illinois Senate. We urge the Senate to also vote to pass this important legislation.
Click here for our full statement on the House vote.
Statement on passage of Senate Bill 1716 (civil unions)
The Catholic Conference of Illinois (CCI) has issued a statement on the passage of Senate Bill 1716 (Civil Unions), expressing regret for the General Assembly's passage of the bill.