Women's Rights

On January 22, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed an executive order giving state employees and women covered under Illinois state health insurance expanded reproductive coverage which also includes abortions.

Environmental Justice

On January 23, 2019, Pritzker committed Illinois to the U.S. Climate Alliance, which aims to reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions by 26% by 2025.

Immigration

On August 2, 2021, Governor Pritzker signed a bill strengthening immigrants and refugee rights in Illinois including funding for welcome centers.

LGBT Rights

Governor Pritzker ensured an LGBT-inclusive education, expanded healthcare access for LGBT Seniors, and overturned homophobic GOP legislation.

Marijuana

On June 25, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act into law, which effectively legalized the possession and regulated sale of marijuana while expunging 500k criminal records for marijuana possession.

Minimum Wage

On February 19, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed a bill into law raising the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2025.

Voting Rights

On June 17, 2021, he signed a bill into law making general elections state holidays, permanent vote by mail, and curbside voting.

Anti-Crime Democrat

While Democrats received a bad reputation around defunding the police, Governor Pritzker signed a bill into law on May 13, 2022 that increased criminal penalties for retail crimes, a problem in Chicago.