Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus' Top 15 new laws for 2015
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Dozens of new or revised laws take effect in Illinois on January 1. Learn about these interesting new laws and be prepared.
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Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus' Top 15 new laws for 2015
- 2. Dozens of new or revised laws take effect in Illinois on January 1.
- 3. Learn about these interesting new laws and be prepared.
- 4. E-Cigs • Must be behind the counter or sealed to keep out of kids’ hands • Refills must be in child-proof packaging HB5868 HB5689 more
- 5. Speed up • 70 mph now on tollways as well as interstates • 60 mph for semis on interstates (was 55 mph) SB2015 SB930
- 6. Pull over • No more police ticket quotas • If stopped for a traffic violation, drive away with your license SB3411 SB2583 more
- 7. Pregnant while working • Reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers or it’s a civil rights violation HB8 more
- 8. Ins and outs • Home sellers must now disclose door or window damage, along with: . flood damage .asbestos .lead paint .meth lab SB2597
- 9. Beer and milk • Beer rules updated to include malt ciders • Milk definition now includes sheep, water buffalo, other hooved critters SB3103 SB3157
- 10. Boats, booze and flags • Boating under the influence will get your boat impounded • Hoist an orange flag if boat passengers are in the water SB3434 SB2731 more
- 11. This is not a drill • New school construction must include storm shelters HB2513
- 12. Medical marijuana for seizures • Children with seizures now qualify for CBD (not pot) in Illinois’ medical marijuana program SB2636 more
- 13. Privacy for crime victims • Strengthens security and privacy for automatic system that updates victims about offenders’ parole, release HB4266 more
- 14. Eye in the sky • Cops can use drones during a natural disaster or public health emergency SB2937 more
- 15. Cyberbullying • Schools can discipline students who bully peers on personal phones or computers, not just at school HB4207 more
- 16. Reptiles and amphibians • Permit required for venomous or otherwise dangerous herptiles SB902
- 17. Just say no • Outlaws LSD-like synthetic drugs known as N-Bomb • Keeps minors from owning Kratom plants with opiate-like effects SB3275 HB5526
- 18. Wolves and cougars and bears (oh my) • Now illegal to hunt/own/trade gray wolves, black bears and cougars SB3049 more
- 19. Summaries of all new Illinois laws are available on our website.
- 20. IllinoisSenateDemocrats.com © Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus 2014