185 new laws are set to take effect in Illinois on Jan. 1, with many of them bringing the state new programs, safety measures or industry-specific policies..
The state of Illinois will have dozens of new laws going into effect on Jan. 1, and while most will carve out new programs or add additional public safety.
The new year will bring new state laws, many of which passed before lawmakers and the public had time to review them. How will these complex laws change life in Illinois? Joe Tabor, director of policy research at Illinois Policy Institute, gives an overview of Illinois’ new laws for 2023 from the controversial SAFE-T Act.
Elimination of cash bail one of many changes taking effect Jan. 1By Peter HancockCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – By now, almost everyone in Illinois has heard that Jan. 1 will mark the beginning of a significant cha