Daily Legal News Archive

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Some 300 new state laws took effect Jan. 1 covering everything from road safety to artificial intelligence, most of them passed during a two-year legislative term that enters its final days when lawmakers return to Springfield later this week. 

From: 
Chicago Tribune

In August, Governor JB Pritzker released a list of 265 Senate and House bills he signed into law. Pritzker took action on the 265 bills on Friday, August 9, signing all of them into law. Some of the bills went into effect at the time of his signature, while 177 went into effect on January 1, 2025.

From: 
WSILTV.com

Twice in the last decade Illinois voters have approved advisory referendums recommending a 3% income tax surcharge on millionaires. The path forward after voters approved the referendum again last month remains uncertain.

From: 
Chicago Sun-Times

Marcia M. Meis, Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, announced that the Tenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Caryn J. Kamp as associate judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit.

From: 
The Bar News

Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, transgender residents, and others.

From: 
Capitol News Illinois

Starting on January 1, electronic cigarette companies are prohibited from marketing their products to youths in a way that could deceive parents or guardians.

From: 
News Channel 20