Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus' Top 15 new laws for 2015
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Transcript of Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus' Top 15 new laws for 2015
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 wellas 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 license
SB3411 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 water
SB3434 SB2731 more
This is not a drill
• New school construction mustinclude storm shelters
HB2513
Medical marijuanafor 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, release
HB4266 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 cougarsand 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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