The minimum wage increase goes into effect in Illinois with a minimum wage increase to $14 per hour for non-tipped workers, $8.40 per hour for tipped workers and $12 an hour for youth under 18 working less than $650 per calendar year.
Fentanyl education is on the forefront with House Bill 3924. This requires high schools to teach about the dangers of fentanyl in all state-required health courses.
Video conferencing while driving is now punishable by law.
Book Bans have been banned. House Bill 2789 is the first in the nation law prohibiting state-funded libraries from banning or removing materials due to religious or partisan disapproval.
if the heat is on so is your gas and electric House Bill 1541 prohibits utility companies from cutting off gas or electric services for Illinois residential users due to non-payment on days when the temperature exceeds 90° or when there is a heatwatch advisory or warning.
Smoke free means vape free house bill 1540 expands the state’s law to keep public spaces smoke-free. Under this new law use of electronic cigarettes or vapes is prohibited in public spaces and within 15 feet of building entrances.
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