State Representative Mike Coffey Issues Statement After Gov. Pritzker Signs His Bill into Law

Springfield, IL…Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1550 into law, a bill that allows library grants to be used for improving security. State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is Chief Sponsor of the bill and issued the following statement:

“The Springfield Public Library is an essential part of the Capitol City and improving security measures to this library and members of a library systems across the state will give visitors a little bit more peace of mind while enjoying all the services our libraries have to offer,” Coffey said, “I’m happy to see this bill signed into law.”

Governor Pritzker signed SB1550 into law on August 1 2025.

For more information contact Rep. Coffey’s office at 217-782-0053 or [email protected].

Representative Mike Coffey serves the constituents of Illinois’ 95th House District that includes parts of Sangamon County, including portions of the City of Springfield and Villages of Chatham and Rochester as well as parts of Macon and Christian Counties.

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