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 wellas 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 license

SB3411 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 water

SB3434 SB2731 more

This is not a drill

• New school construction mustinclude storm shelters

HB2513

Medical marijuanafor 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, release

HB4266 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 cougarsand 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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