The state of Illinois enacts new laws every year; here are several you should be aware of for 2025.
New Illinois Laws 2025
The majority of Illinoisans struggle to stay up to date with the state’s constantly evolving legal system. It’s challenging enough to follow your family’s regulations, let alone all of the ones in the Land of Lincoln.
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After reviewing the lengthy list of new laws, I made an effort to highlight some of the more significant ones. Additionally, I selected a few that had the most impact on the locals. Look at them to get a sense of what to anticipate this year.
- Minimum wage goes up to $15/hour, $9 for tipped workers, and $13 for under 18.
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removal of the subminimum wage for employees with disabilities.
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Job postings must provide information on compensation and perks.
- Digital driver’s licenses are now allowed on your phone.
removal of the subminimum wage for employees with disabilities.
Job postings must provide information on compensation and perks.
- 8-year license available for qualified drivers.
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Employees are permitted to avoid required work sessions where political or religious topics are discussed.
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It is illegal for employers to check whether applicants are able to work lawfully in the United States.
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Predictive AI recruiting practices should be restricted.
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Crime victims’ DNA cannot be stored in a database.
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Police officers receive autism awareness training.
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A property tax study is necessary.
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Catalytic converter recyclers require a VIN.
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Emergency vehicles must be given the right of way by drivers.
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Instructions on how to report child abuse must be posted by businesses.
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It substitutes “justice-impacted individuals” for “offender.”
- Help for juveniles to clear criminal records.
Employees are permitted to avoid required work sessions where political or religious topics are discussed.
It is illegal for employers to check whether applicants are able to work lawfully in the United States.
Predictive AI recruiting practices should be restricted.
Crime victims’ DNA cannot be stored in a database.
Police officers receive autism awareness training.
A property tax study is necessary.
Catalytic converter recyclers require a VIN.
Emergency vehicles must be given the right of way by drivers.
Instructions on how to report child abuse must be posted by businesses.
It substitutes “justice-impacted individuals” for “offender.”
- Position of Illinois Pretrial Services Director created.
- Hotels banned from using single-use plastic bottles.
- Medically prescribed hearing aids must be covered by insurance.
- $60 price cap for Epinephrine injectors twin pack.
- Gym memberships allowed to be canceled online.
- Recovered stolen vehicles will not incur storage fees if recovered within 7 days.
- Free trials longer than 15 days must email reminder 3 days before cancelation.
- Free replacement if license plates are stolen.
- Terms must be given upfront when offering veteran or military benefits for a fee.
Municipal League of Illinois
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