It is time for you to pay attention to all the new laws in Illinois for the year of 2024. There are plenty of new laws for your information. Whether you are visiting Illinois (Chicago) or you reside in the state, these new laws are beneficial to your knowledge. Here are just a few.
Assault Weapons Hit List (Registration)
If you currently own any heavy-duty magazines like an AR-15 or AK-47 weapons you have to let the state police know. Those guns have to be registered.
If you currently own any heavy-duty magazines like an AR-15 or AK-47 weapons you have to let the state police know. Those guns have to be registered.
Book Bans Can't Stand in Illinois
We can read all of the history books that we want to. You cannot ban any books in Illinois. Libraries can't or schools. Read! Read! Read!
We can read all of the history books that we want to. You cannot ban any books in Illinois. Libraries can't or schools. Read! Read! Read!
Crime, Peace and The Police
What a relief. The police can no longer pull you over due to an air freshener or anything hanging in your rearview mirror of your car. They aren't allowed to search your car either.
What a relief. The police can no longer pull you over due to an air freshener or anything hanging in your rearview mirror of your car. They aren't allowed to search your car either.
Deep Fakes Go Away
There is a new law put in place by the Digital Forgeries Act that gives you the right to sue a person for using or altering your photos, videos or audio without your permission.
There is a new law put in place by the Digital Forgeries Act that gives you the right to sue a person for using or altering your photos, videos or audio without your permission.
E-Cigarettes No Longer in Effect
You are no longer allowed to vape or smoke e-cigarettes in the indoor public.
You are no longer allowed to vape or smoke e-cigarettes in the indoor public.
Fentanyl Coming for Us All
Illinois Pharmacist can now test people for fentanyl with fentanyl test strips to prevent overdose.
Illinois Pharmacist can now test people for fentanyl with fentanyl test strips to prevent overdose.
Higher Education Next to Student Accommodations
Please make it plain. All schools, colleges and universities have to remove any and all barriers and inform their students about the accommodation practices they have in place for their students in their schools. Students should not have to guess. This information should be easily accessible. It should be normalized.
Please make it plain. All schools, colleges and universities have to remove any and all barriers and inform their students about the accommodation practices they have in place for their students in their schools. Students should not have to guess. This information should be easily accessible. It should be normalized.
Minimum Wage Came
Yes, the minimum wage in Illinois has gone up one whole dollar while inflation drowns and bleeds in killing American workers' increasing wages needs. Those workers will be getting $14 an hour now and individuals who work as waiters and waitresses will be paid an increase from 7.80 to 8.40 per hour.
Yes, the minimum wage in Illinois has gone up one whole dollar while inflation drowns and bleeds in killing American workers' increasing wages needs. Those workers will be getting $14 an hour now and individuals who work as waiters and waitresses will be paid an increase from 7.80 to 8.40 per hour.
Public Assistance within Hospital Resistance
Right about now, wait, yes, it is January 3, 2024. Ok so, right about now in the State of Illinois Hospitals must provide patients with a list of financial assistance options of payment. Before you bill folks help us out. Let the people know there are other financial options for payment. Thank you, Fair Patient Billing Act.
Right about now, wait, yes, it is January 3, 2024. Ok so, right about now in the State of Illinois Hospitals must provide patients with a list of financial assistance options of payment. Before you bill folks help us out. Let the people know there are other financial options for payment. Thank you, Fair Patient Billing Act.
Striking Workers=Disputes in Labor
If you are on strike and doing it peacefully no one can fine you. Employers can't make you pay for damages that occur in the midst of a strike. If you're doing it illegally then, your peaceful movement has been forfeited. Illinois Strikers are also protected from folks trying to interfere against workers on strike. You will be fined $500 if you decide to block Strikers. Stay out of their way. The powers that be need to always pay.
All workers in Illinois are free to participate in taking time off and being paid for it. The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act is in effect. If you have family issues or mental issues take your days. If you just had a baby and things are a bit crazy, take your paid days. If you just lost a loved one and you need to get away take care of your wellness and take the time off that you need. It's your time.
If you are on strike and doing it peacefully no one can fine you. Employers can't make you pay for damages that occur in the midst of a strike. If you're doing it illegally then, your peaceful movement has been forfeited. Illinois Strikers are also protected from folks trying to interfere against workers on strike. You will be fined $500 if you decide to block Strikers. Stay out of their way. The powers that be need to always pay.
All workers in Illinois are free to participate in taking time off and being paid for it. The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act is in effect. If you have family issues or mental issues take your days. If you just had a baby and things are a bit crazy, take your paid days. If you just lost a loved one and you need to get away take care of your wellness and take the time off that you need. It's your time.
Totally Thirsty for Public Safety (Always)
Your cooling system services cannot be shut off if the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. Utilities are protected. If your air conditioning is on and you can't pay the bill, they cannot shut off your services. Uncontrolled heat is a public safety issue. Stay cool.
Your cooling system services cannot be shut off if the temperature is 90 degrees or higher. Utilities are protected. If your air conditioning is on and you can't pay the bill, they cannot shut off your services. Uncontrolled heat is a public safety issue. Stay cool.
Video Calls Naw PLEASE Pause
You are prohibited from using your cell phone to watch videos, engage in your social media or talk on video calls while driving a car. Illinois has banned it. I know some of you all are hard-headed and will not obey but if you are caught is it really worth it? You already know texting and driving is illegal and you still do it. Please, stop. Pull over if it is an emergency.
You are prohibited from using your cell phone to watch videos, engage in your social media or talk on video calls while driving a car. Illinois has banned it. I know some of you all are hard-headed and will not obey but if you are caught is it really worth it? You already know texting and driving is illegal and you still do it. Please, stop. Pull over if it is an emergency.
The Illinois Vehicle Act Just Snapped Back
Companies that manufacture or sell cars in the State of Illinois will have to set up a 24-hour hotline to track stolen cars made by them. Hopefully this will help to enervate the theft of carjackings.
Companies that manufacture or sell cars in the State of Illinois will have to set up a 24-hour hotline to track stolen cars made by them. Hopefully this will help to enervate the theft of carjackings.
