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Robert Peters (D)
Robert Peters (D)
Senator
2019- Present
13th District
Member Details
Section C, Office H
Springfield, Il 62706
(217) 782-5338
Suite 205
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 363-1996
Biography
Senator Robert Peters was born in 1985 deaf and with a massive speech impediment. His biological mother was addicted to drugs and alcohol, and his adopted mother and father were a social worker and a civil rights lawyer. He saw first hand the impact and devastation of the racist war on drugs. As he grew up, he admired the work his father did as a civil rights and criminal defense attorney, challenging wrongdoing by the police. This combined with the effect of the criminalization of addiction, inspired his work on criminal justice reform rooted in the safety, freedom, and wellness of all people. A defining moment for Peters was the Great Recession, as he struggled to find work after earning his B.A. in Social Sciences from Kansas State and lost his parents within a year and a half of each other. He found his power through political organizing in solidarity with a variety of organizations in Chicago fighting for justice. As a state senator, Peters has championed the end of cash bail in Illinois after years of organizing around it before becoming a Senator. He just passed legislation that expanded worker protections for Black and Latino workers in temporary employment. He has championed investments in tourism, small business development, and education. He is focused on environmental justice, racial justice, economic justice, and public safety for all. Senator Robert Peters lives on the South Side with his wife Grace.
Associated Representatives:
| Bill # | Chief Sponsor | ABR - Short Description | Chamber | Last Action | Last Action Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB0061 | Robert Peters | HIGHER ED-PREFERENCE ADMISSION | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
| SB0062 | Robert Peters | BUILD ILLINOIS HOMES ACT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
| SB0063 | Robert Peters | JUV CT-EXCLUDED JURISDICTION | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
| SB0064 | Robert Peters | $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
| SB0065 | Robert Peters | ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
| SB0066 | Robert Peters | HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
| SB0067 | Robert Peters | NURSE AGENCY-CIVIL PENALTIES | S | Referred to Assignments | 01/13/2025 |
| Committee | Code | Chairman | Details |
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Bill: SB0061 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: HIGHER ED-PREFERENCE ADMISSION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0062 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: BUILD ILLINOIS HOMES ACT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0063 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: JUV CT-EXCLUDED JURISDICTION Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0064 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: $DHS-LAUREUS SPORT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0065 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: ISOLATED CONFINEMENT RESTRICT Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0066 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |
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Bill: SB0067 Chief Sponsor: Robert Peters ABR - Short Description: NURSE AGENCY-CIVIL PENALTIES Chamber: S Last Action: Referred to Assignments Last Action Date: 01/13/2025 |