The newly formed Illinois Council on Women & Girls aims to give women a greater voice in crafting state laws that impact them.

Members of the General Assembly are considering a proposal to have that council advise them and the governor on any legislation impacting women and girls.

Kina Collins, chairwoman of the Illinois Council on Women & Girls, and Maaria Mozaffar, a civil rights attorney, visited ABC7 to talk about the council and its potential role.

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