State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District
State Representative Tony McCombie (IL) | Representative Tony M. McCombie (R) 89th District
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has been advocating for legislation aimed at imposing harsher penalties on individuals who harm Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers. This effort has been ongoing since the 2018 death of DCFS worker Pamela Knight.
The recent conviction of Benjamin Reed, found guilty last Thursday of the 2022 fatal stabbing of DCFS social worker Deidre Silas, has renewed calls for stronger legal measures. McCombie emphasized that Silas’ death should serve as a reminder to lawmakers about the urgency of passing these bills.
Despite bipartisan support, the proposed legislation has not yet received a hearing during the 2023-24 General Assembly.
Watch Leader McCombie's remarks here: [link](https://www.wgem.com/2024/08/30/illinois-house-gop-leader-calls-harsher-penalties-people-who-hurt-dcfs-workers).
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