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(Springfield, IL) -- Here are just some of several new laws that go into effect on Monday, January 1st, 2024 in Illinois:
Ban On Certain Semi-Automatic Weapons -- The sale of several semi-automatic weapons are now banned in Illinois. The new law requires existing owners of certain firearms to complete an endorsement affidavit.
Minimum Wage Increase -- The minimum wage in Illinois will rise to $14 per hour January 1st, 2024. It will rise to $15 an hour January 1st, 2025.
Mandatory Paid Leave -- Illinois employers must offer workers paid time off with no explanation needed. Illinois employees will earn one-hour of paid time off for every 40 hour week worked, to a maximum of 40 hours paid time off per 12 month period.
No Zooming And Driving -- Bans videoconference calls in vehicles while driving.
IDOT Mobile App -- Requires IDOT to develop an app that shows current traffic conditions in the state. Estimated cost is almost $3-million.
Automatic Renewal Protection -- Any product or service with an automatic renewal agreement must note the renewal in the the agreement clearly.
No Pet Adoption Fees For Veterans -- Bans animal control facilities from charging veterans for pet adoptions.
Book Censorship Ban -- Libraries must develop a policy banning the censorship of books to receive state grant funding.
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