Top 10 New Illinois Laws (Fall 2014 Edition)

House Bill 5431

High school coaching staffs will now be trained

on ways to reduce concussions and to identify

the signs of injury more quickly. Read more.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=5431&GAID=12&GA=98&DocTypeID=HB&LegID=80313&SessionID=85

http://www.senatorkotowski.com/index.php/news/press-releases/2014-news/49-2014-releases/176-concussion-awareness-program-mandatory-for-ihsa-coaches

Senate Bill 3149

Under a new state law, you can inject

insulin anytime, anywhere. Read more.

http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/billstatus.asp?DocNum=3149&GAID=12&GA=98&DocTypeID=SB&LegID=80137&SessionID=85

http://www.senatorhunter.com/index.php/news/391-hunters-law-okays-public-administration-of-insulin

House Bill 4329

Seniors will soon be eligible for reduced or

waived fishing and hunting fees. Read more.


http://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/index.php/caucus-news/blog-archive/4296-forby-makes-outdoors-affordable-for-seniors-with-reduced-license-fees

Military families move all the time. A new makes the transition to new schools easier. Read more.

House Bill 3939

http://www.senatormelindabush.com/index.php/news/150-senator-bushs-proposal-to-assist-military-families-signed-into-law


Senate Bill 3255

You no longer need to prove you have a disability every

year when applying for a parking placard. Read more.


http://www.senatortomcullerton.com/index.php/news/184-tom-cullerton-parking-for-veterans-with-permanent-disabilities

House Bill 3816



http://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/index.php/caucus-news/blog-archive/3467-mulroes-hands-free-cell-phone-bill-approved-by-senate

House Bill 2427

…and it could mean grants to install solar panels

on homes and businesses. Read more.



http://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/index.php/caucus-news/blog-archive/3467-mulroes-hands-free-cell-phone-bill-approved-by-senate

http://www.donharmon.org/News/illinois-to-make-30-million-investment-in-solar-energy.html

House Bill 5869

A new law bans releasing non-indigenious aquatic

species, like Asian carp and zebra mussels. Read more.


http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-07-28/news/ct-met-asian-carp-20130728_1_asian-carp-chicago-area-waterway-system-illinois-waterways

Senate Bill 3306

MAP grants, the state’s primary form of financial

aid to students, will now be awarded twice a year.


Senate Bill 2202

State-supported universities and community colleges will become smoke-free beginning July 1, 2015. Read more.


http://www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com/index.php/sen-link-home/4330-links-campus-smoking-ban-a-breath-of-fresh-air-for-illinois-colleges