Ignorance to the new laws will not keep you out of trouble if you violate them so best to be aware of what laws are changing for 2015. The following are a few of the highlights:
- Increased speed limits – The speed limit on tollways and interstates increases to 70 miles per hour, 60 miles per hour for semis.
- Traffic stops – There will be no ticket quota for police, and your driver’s license will also not be held as bond anymore when issued a ticket.
- Pregnancy in the workplace – Pregnant women in the workplace must now be provided reasonable accommodations, including frequent bathroom breaks and time to pump.
- Homeowner damage disclosure – Those selling homes must now disclose any and all known door and window damage.
- Beer tax will now be extended to hard ciders.
- E-Cigs – E-Cigarettes must be kept behind store counters and vapor refills must come in child-proof packaging.
- Medical marijuana for seizures – Children with seizures will now qualify for a medical marijuana oral-liquid to treat epilepsy.
- Universities and the state’s agriculture department will be allowed to research industrial hemp.
- Parents will want to think twice about allowing teens to host parties at their home or in a camper, trailer or boat they own, since they could face felony charges and a fine up to $2,000.
- New law that requires roofers to submit proof that they pay unemployment insurance to IDES
- Makes booby trapping your residence a crime and increases penalties if the residence is used for drug manufacture or distribution
For a full listing of new laws, follow this link: http://illinoissenatedemocrats.com/ima…/PDFs/Laws-1-1-15.pdf
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