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 well

as 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 licenseSB3411 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 waterSB3434 SB2731 more

This is not a drill• New school construction

mustinclude storm shelters

HB2513

Medical marijuana

for 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, releaseHB4266 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 cougars

and 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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