House Bill 5225, sponsored by Rep. Natalie Manley, would allow qualified speech-language pathologists to diagnose autism spectrum disorder in children under three years old with no co-occurring medical conditions, in order to reduce delays in diagnosis and access to effective interventions.
State Rep. Natalie Manley
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Young voter participation plan to provide registration information for qualified high schoolers
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is backing a plan to provide graduating high school students with the opportunity to register to vote by their school under House Bill 4339, which has been dubbed the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Law.
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Manley hosts Judge Collette Safford at Legislative Advisory Committee for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
State Rep. Natalie Manley hosted a meeting of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legislative Advisory Committee to discuss guardianship with Will County Circuit Judge Collette Safford, and to identify areas where policy solutions could help the over 70,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in Illinois.
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Stepping Stone donate household appliances to Stepping Stones’ Recovery Home for Women with Children
State Rep. Natalie Manley and Chris Springer and her family of eight children and 10 siblings donated household items to Stepping Stones’ Recovery Home for Women with Children in lieu of exchanging Christmas gifts.
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Manley earns ‘A’ rating for advancements in gun violence prevention
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support of public safety and preventative violence legislation, including Karina’s Bill and the Safe Storage Act.
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Sensory Playground for Wadee Day honors boy who died in hate crime stabbing
A sensory playground was dedicated in honor of Wadee AlFayoumi, a six-year-old boy who was brutally murdered in a hate crime stabbing, on World Peace Day, with a plaque reminding people of the importance of inclusivity, understanding and community support.
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State Reps. host Ice Cream Social Celebrating Grandparents Day in Romeoville
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, hosted a Grandparents & Grandchildren Ice Cream Social to celebrate Grandparents Day, along with state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, and Romeoville Mayor John Noak.
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Manley and Cappel to host Back to School Fair at Joliet West High School
State Rep. Natalie Manley and state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel are hosting a free Back to School Fair on July 26, 2025, at Joliet West High School, providing students with free school supplies and connecting families with essential services.
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Manley Advocates for Affordable Prescription Drugs for Illinois Residents
State Rep. Natalie Manley is sponsoring the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, which aims to stop pharmacy benefit managers from padding their bottom line at the expense of Illinois families and employers, and help independent pharmacies provide wider access to healthcare.
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Manley bill refines accounting licensure and expands pathways to professionals
State Rep. Natalie Manley is sponsoring a bill to expand pathways for certified public accountants in Illinois, allowing for two new methods of licensure and making it easier for non-residents to provide CPA services in the state.
