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New year, new laws
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers passed over 460 new laws. Courtesy of Capitol News Illinois and illinoislegalaid.org, below are several key laws going into effect in 2026. Unless otherwise noted, these…
Read MoreSeveral new bills proposed in Illinois
By JADE AUBREY Capitol News Illinois Illinois lawmakers kicked off their spring legislative session roughly three weeks ago, but lawmakers in the House have already filed more than 1,800 bills…
Read MoreNew laws in the new year
On New Year’s Day, 293 new state laws take effect in Illinois. The minimum wage in Illinois increases to $15 an hour on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition period…
Read MoreNew year, new laws
On Jan. 1, a number of new laws took effect for Illinois residents and employees. Two firearm laws top the list: A 72-hour waiting period will be implemented for all…
Read MoreNew laws for Illinois in 2018
State legislators have passed more than 200 new laws that will take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, 2018. Here’s a list of key laws taking effect in the new…
Read MoreNew state laws to take effect Jan. 1
Jan. 1 is the default date for a new law to become effective in Illinois if there is no language specifying when it will become effective. Notable laws taking effect…
Read MoreNew laws for the new year
More than 200 new laws will take effect next year in Illinois, many of them on Jan. 1, and several will likely directly affect the daily lives of those in…
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