illinois senate democratic caucus' top 15 new laws for 2015
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Dozens of new or revised lawstake effect in Illinois
on January 1.
Learn about these interestingnew laws and be prepared.
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
Speed up• 70 mph now on tollways as well
as interstates• 60 mph for semis on
interstates (was 55 mph)
SB2015 SB930
Pull over• No more police ticket
quotas• If stopped for a traffic
violation, drive away with your licenseSB3411 SB2583 more
Pregnant whileworking
• Reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers or it’s a civil rights violation
HB8 more
Ins and outs• Home sellers must
now disclose door or window damage, along with: . flood damage . asbestos . lead paint . meth lab
SB2597
Beer and milk• Beer rules updated to
include malt ciders• Milk definition now
includes sheep, water buffalo, other hooved critters
SB3103 SB3157
Boats, booze and flags• Boating under the
influence will get your boat impounded
• Hoist an orange flag if boat passengers are in the waterSB3434 SB2731 more
This is not a drill• New school construction
mustinclude storm shelters
HB2513
Medical marijuana
for seizures• Children with seizures
now qualify for CBD (not pot) in Illinois’ medical marijuana program
SB2636 more
Privacy for crime victims
• Strengthens security and privacy for automatic system that updates victims about offenders’ parole, releaseHB4266 more
Eye in the sky• Cops can use drones
during a natural disaster or public health emergency
SB2937 more
Cyberbullying• Schools can
discipline students who bully peers on personal phones or computers, not just at school
HB4207 more
Reptiles and amphibians
• Permit required for venomous or otherwise dangerous herptiles
SB902
Just say no• Outlaws LSD-like
synthetic drugs known as N-Bomb
• Keeps minors from owning Kratom plants with opiate-like effects
SB3275 HB5526
Wolves and cougars
and bears (oh my)
• Now illegal to hunt/own/trade gray wolves, black bears and cougars
SB3049 more
Summaries of allnew Illinois laws are available
on our website.
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