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Issue Position: LGBT

Issue Position

Date: Jan. 1, 2018
Issues: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Sara has been an outspoken and progressive leader on civil rights issues affecting the LGBT community in Illinois. She supports full marriage equality for same sex couples and is also a sponsor of legalizing civil unions. She has consistently sponsored hate crimes legislation to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Sara is the leading advocate of the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), which provides lifesaving prescription drugs and treatment for individuals living with AIDS/HIV. She worked to clarify existing legislation regarding the Illinois Cares Rx prescription drug program to help Illinois residents reap the full benefits of the ADAP program.


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