SPRINGFIELD – After a press conference hosted by the Illinois Coalition for Human Rights (ICHR) on Wednesday, State Senator Mike Porfirio made the following statement on Senate Bill 2462 and House Bill 2723, also known as the Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act.

“In Illinois, we have a commitment toward ensuring our pension system is fair, equitable and well informed,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “I will continue to listen to feedback and work closely with my colleagues toward a system that works for all Illinoisans.”