TOP 10 NEW LAWSFOR 2018Illinois State Senate Democratic Caucus

2018 Top 10 New Illinois State Laws

January 1, 2018.

A new year with new laws in Illinois.

2018 Top 10 New Illinois State Laws

More than 200 laws will take effect thanks to actions by Illinois citizens and activists working with lawmakers: improvements,

refinements and updates to reflect changing times and needs.

2018 Top 10 New Illinois State Laws

We’ve selected the most interesting new laws to give you a quick overview of what’s coming

your way.

Please enjoy our Top 10 New Illinois State Laws for 2018.

Sticker shock or driving hazard?

Those great deals might get you onto the lot, but a new lawmakes sure the numbers are off the windshield before you drive away.

HB733Sen. Cristina Castro

Gift of Life

Hundreds of Illinoisans are waiting for life-saving organ transplants.

A new state law gives 16-and 17-year olds the option of signing up to be organ and tissue donors when they apply for a driver’s license or identification card.

HB1805Sen. Mattie Hunter

Expelled from preschool?

Early childhood programs will need to find services to help young children resolve problems rather than simply kicking them out.

HB2663Sen. Kimberly

Lightford

Personal security in the internet age

Intimidation, stalking, cyber-stalking or transmission of obscene messages could be considered hate crimes.

HB3711Sen. Omar Aquino

A related measure expands cyberstalking penalties to cover tracking software and threats.

HB3251Sen. Tom Cullerton

Happy Obama Day

August 4 is our 44th

President’s birthday. It’s also now Barack Obama Day in Illinois to honor the Chicagoan’s historic election and two terms in the White House.

SB55Sen. Emil Jones, III

A call for empowerment

Domestic violence victims won’t have to pay to break cell phone contracts and can keep their numbers when they leave their abusers. A new law lets them keep their number and save the related costs for a new account.

SB57Sen. Steve Stadelman

Know what you’re paying for

Women often end up paying more than men for dry cleaning, haircuts and other services. A new state law requires price lists for standard services so customers can make more informed decisions.

SB298Sen. Melinda Bush

Divorce goes to the dogs

When pets are considered marital assets, who gets custody can become part of the proceedings.

SB1261Sen. Linda Holmes

Ending elephant abuse in circuses

Confinement and brutal training practices mean elephants are often abused while in circuses or traveling animal acts. African and Asian elephants can no longer be used in these settings in Illinois.

SB1342 Sen. Linda Holmes

No stars? No problem.

Great food. Terrible service. Probably wouldn’t go there again.

Some businesses don’t want you leaving negative feedback on apps like Yelp. Now customers have the right to post reviews whether positive or negative.

SB1898Sen. Steve Stadelman

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

SB1586 Allows DNR to establish rules for the public to scatter ashes in a state park – Sen. Bill Cunningham

SB1761 Knowledge of sexual orientation alone cannot be considered a mitigating factor and does not constitute serious provocation in murder cases – Sen. Daniel Biss

SB1884 Provides that research facilities shall make reasonable efforts for adoption of dogs or cats previously used in research – Sen. Linda Holmes

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

HB1785 Allows individuals to change their gender designation on their birth certificate without undergoing gender transition – Sen. Toi Hutchinson

HB2369 Requires public and charter schools to provide reasonable breastfeeding accommodations for students – Sen. Mattie Hunter

SB641 Allows county animal control agencies to use funds for Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Return programs for feral cats – Sen. Linda Holmes

TOP 10 NEW LAWSFOR 2018

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