new laws 2014
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More than 200 new laws will take effect in Illinois on January 1, 2014. Here is a summary of some of the more noteworthy laws.TRANSCRIPT
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New Laws for January 1, 2014
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More than 200 new laws will take effect in Illinois on January 1st. Be aware of what’s coming so you can be in compliance.
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Several of the new laws affect drivers. Others affect children, their
rights and their safety.
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A few new laws relate to the budget process and
still others pertain to the welfare of Illinois citizens as a whole. Here are a few
of the more noteworthy new laws that take effect
on January 1st, 2014.
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Hand-Held Cell Phone BanHB 1247 (PA 98-506)
Bans the use of hand-held cell phones while driving
Cell phone use in a vehicle must be hands-free
Voice command or single button touch are OK
Violators are subject to a $75 fine
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Speed Limit Raised to 70 MPH
SB2356 (PA 98-511)
Raises the speed limit on rural IL interstates to 70 MPH
Several suburban counties may opt out through county board action
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Speeding in Work Zones
HB1814 (PA 98-337)Creates a separate
offense for speeding in a work zone depending on whether or not workers are present.
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Cigarettes are now considered “Litter”
HB3243 (PA 98-483)Includes cigarettes in
the definition of “litter” in the Litter Control Act
Throwing cigarette butts out a car window would now be a violation
Violators subject to a $50 fine
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Passing a School Bus
SB 923 (PA 98-556)Cameras can be
mounted on school buses to help record vehicles that pass buses while stopped to load/unload passengers.
Data is shared with local police
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Naughty List for Toll Violators
SB 1214 (PA 98-559)Allows the IL Toll
Highway Authority to publish on its web site the names of toll violators who owe at least $1,000 in fines and unpaid tolls.
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Meter-Exempt Parking for Disabled Drivers
SB 1929 (PA 98-577)For a meter-exempt
parking decal, the medical condition must be permanent
Users are not exempt from fees in publicly-owned parking structures
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Boating DUI
SB1479 (PA 98-103)Provides that a
person’s driver’s license can be suspended for operating a boat while under the influence.
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No Tanning Beds for Children Under 18 Years of Age
HB 188 (PA 98-349)Bans tanning facilities
from allowing people under the age of 18 from using tanning beds, booths or lamps
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No E-Cigarettes for Minors
SB 1756 (PA 98-350)Prohibits the sale of
e-cigarettes to minorsSellers must verify that
buyers are over 18
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Extending Voting Rights to 17-Year-Olds
HB 226 (PA 98-360)Allows a person who is
17 on the date of a primary election to vote if that person will be 18 on the date of that year’s general election
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Stronger Protections Against Sex Offenders
HB 3023 (PA 98-266)Prohibits a child sex
offender from knowingly being in any public park building, a playground or recreation area
Prohibits a child sex offender from attempting to approach, contact or communicate with a child under 18
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Meningitis Vaccines
HB 3190 (PA 98-480)Requires students
entering 6th and 12th grades to present proof of having received a meningococcal conjugate vaccine
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Improved Budget Transparency
HB 2947 (PA 98-460)
Requires that State budgets contain a section indicating whether there is a projected budget surplus or deficit or whether the current year’s general funds budget is projected to be balanced
HB 2955 (PA 98-461)
Requires the Governor’s office to place the entire state budget online within 60 days of its enactment
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Medical CannabisHB 1 (PA 98-122)
Illinois adopted the strictest medical marijuana law in the country
Patients must suffer from a specific list of illnesses or conditions
Patients must have an established relationship with their physician
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Mitigating Construction Project Impacts
HB 2382 (PA 98-412)
Prior to beginning work on a construction project, requires IDOT to work with affected businesses and residents to mitigate project impacts
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Enhanced 911 EfficiencyHB 2856 (PA 98-332)Directs the IL
Commerce Commission to establish a statewide directory of all authorized 911 systems in the state, including a 10-digit number to which 911 calls from another jurisdiction can be transferred
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Puppy Lemon Law
SB 1756 (PA 98-350)Provides remedies to
a customer who purchased a dog or cat that possesses or has died from certain diseases, illnesses or conditions if within 21 days of the date of sale
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Taking Unfinished Bottles of Wine from a Winery
SB 722 (PA 98-145)Allows a winery
that is licensed to sell alcohol to permit a patron to remove one unsealed and partially consumed bottle of wine for off-premesis consumption
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If you would like to read a complete list of all new laws
taking effect on January 1, visit www.miketryon.org