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.
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Learn about these interestingnew laws and be prepared.
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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
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Speed up
• 70 mph now on tollways as wellas interstates
• 60 mph for semis on interstates (was 55 mph)
SB2015 SB930
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Pull over
• No more police ticket quotas
• If stopped for a traffic violation, drive away with your license
SB3411 SB2583 more
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Pregnant whileworking
• Reasonable accommodations for pregnant workers or it’s a civil rights violation
HB8 more
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Ins and outs• Home sellers must now
disclose door or window damage, along with: . flood damage . asbestos . lead paint . meth lab
SB2597
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Beer and milk• Beer rules updated to
include malt ciders
• Milk definition now includes sheep, water buffalo, other hooved critters
SB3103 SB3157
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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
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This is not a drill
• New school construction mustinclude storm shelters
HB2513
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Medical marijuanafor seizures
• Children with seizures now qualify for CBD (not pot) in Illinois’ medical marijuana program
SB2636 more
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Privacy for crime victims
• Strengthens security and privacy for automatic system that updates victims about offenders’ parole, release
HB4266 more
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Eye in the sky
• Cops can use drones during a natural disaster or public health emergency
SB2937 more
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Cyberbullying
• Schools can discipline students who bully peers on personal phones or computers, not just at school
HB4207 more
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Reptiles and amphibians
• Permit required for venomous or otherwise dangerous herptiles
SB902
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Just say no
• Outlaws LSD-like synthetic drugs known as N-Bomb
• Keeps minors from owning Kratom plants with opiate-like effects
SB3275 HB5526
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Wolves and cougarsand bears (oh my)
• Now illegal to hunt/own/trade gray wolves, black bears and cougars
SB3049 more
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Summaries of allnew Illinois laws are available
on our website.
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