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Wed, December 25, 2024
[ 01:23 AM ] - wqad
New Illinois laws set to take effect in 2025

New Illinois laws set to take effect in 2025


Published on 2024-12-25 01:23:08 - wqad
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  • SPRINGFIELD, Ill.
  • Time to study up, Illinois. When the clock hits midnight on New Year's Day, 293 new state laws will take effect. Those include some of the defining bills of the 2024 legislative session and others that will change how people get IDs, evaluate job postings and even cancel gym memberships.

The article from WQAD discusses several new laws set to take effect in Illinois in 2025. Key changes include the introduction of a new paid leave law, allowing employees to earn up to 40 hours of paid leave per year, which can be used for any reason. Another significant law addresses the issue of book bans, prohibiting libraries from receiving state grants if they ban books, aiming to protect free speech and access to information. Additionally, there are updates to the state's criminal justice system, including changes to how probation and parole are managed, and new regulations on the use of electronic monitoring. The article also mentions a new law that will require employers to provide accommodations for pregnant employees, enhancing workplace protections. These laws reflect Illinois' ongoing efforts to improve labor rights, protect civil liberties, and reform its justice system.

Read the Full wqad Article at:
[ https://www.wqad.com/article/news/politics/illinois-politics/new-illinois-laws-2025/526-dfb0b5b9-cacf-4d7c-8f63-2530cc363d59 ]
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