New Laws for Illinois Now Take Effect
Starting January 1, 2024, several new laws took effect in Illinois.
These include a ban on assault weapons, paid leave for all workers, legal action against creators of “deepfakes,” a ban of indoor vaping, and stricter regulations of fentanyl.
The assault weapons ban, which defines an “assault weapon” as a semiautomatic rifle with certain features, was upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, earlier this month.
The Paid Leave For All Workers Act entitles all workers in Illinois to a minimum of 40 hours of paid leave per year.
The Digital Forgeries Act allows individuals depicted in deepfakes – without their consent – to sue the creators, distributors, or solicitors of the false images or videos.
Vaping and using e-cigarettes will be prohibited in indoor public spaces, with certain exceptions for retail tobacco stores.
