Villivalam’s Measures to Protect Firefighters, Increase Age for Drivers Licences Pass State SenateSenate

Villivalam’s measures to protect firefighters, increase age for drivers licences pass state SenateSenate

Ram Villivalam (Courtesy: Facebook) Indian American State Senator from Illinois Ram Villivalam, succeeded in getting two of his bills, one to protect firefighters from forever chemicals, and the other to raise the age for drivers licenses, May 22, 2025. Firefighters bill With the support of the Associated Firefighters of Illinois, Sen.   Villivalam was able to advance the measure to phase out the use of clothing and equipment containing toxic ch…

Villivalam measure to protect firefighters from forever chemicals passes Senate

SPRINGFIELD — With the support of the Associated Firefighters of Illinois, State Senator Ram Villivalam advanced a measure to phase out the use of clothing and equipment containing toxic chemicals known as PFAS. “Firefighters play an essential role in protecting and supporting our neighbors through accidents, illness and more,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “By allowing harmful chemicals to be used in their clothing and equipment, we are putting …