Ventura advances measure requiring retailers to provide cash or credit refunds for eligible returns
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SPRINGFIELD — Continuing her work to protect consumers, State Senator Rachel Ventura is leading a measure that would prevent retailers from requiring consumers to accept store credit instead of a refund.
“Illinois consumers shouldn’t be forced into store credit when they return an unused product,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “If a retailer accepts a return, customers deserve the option to receive their money back. This measure protects working families, increases transparency and helps ensure businesses treat consumers fairly.”
Ventura legislation to require human interaction transparency for AI chatbots through disclosure requirement
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SPRINGFIELD - A measure sponsored by State Senator Rachel Ventura that would require companies to disclose when they’re using AI chatbots and not a human to talk with consumers passed the Senate Executive Committee Wednesday.
“We’ve all experienced it before. You call a company for help, and the next thing you know, you’re frustrated by the lack of answers – only to realize minutes later you’re talking to a chatbot rather than a real person,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “People deserve to know whether they are communicating with a human or an AI system from the very beginning of an interaction.”
Ventura measure to create advisory board on psilocybin treatments
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SPRINGFIELD — A new measure introduced by State Senator Rachel Ventura to establish the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board to investigate and advise on best practices for psilocybin treatments to help tackle treatment-resistant conditions such as PTSD passed the Senate Thursday.
“I remain committed to passing the CURE Act in its entirety and providing real change for individuals who have exhausted other treatment methods,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “This bill is an important first step in that effort and will provide legislators with essential research on the safety and efficacy of psychedelic use in therapeutic treatments.”
Ventura legislation to give courts more options on juvenile delinquency cases passes committee
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SPRINGFIELD – Continuing her work to promote policies of rehabilitation, State Senator Rachel Ventura advanced a bill that would give courts more flexibility in advocating for restorative justice programs for young people through the Senate Criminal Law Committee Tuesday.
“This legislation moves us toward a restorative approach, one that emphasizes real accountability, repair, and stronger outcomes for our communities," said Ventura (D-Joliet). "It also reflects a child-first mindset, recognizing that young people have the capacity to grow and should be met with responses that prioritize that potential.”
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