Illinois Ushers in 2024 with 320 New Laws

Significant changes include a ban on semi-automatic rifles, a requirement for paid time off, and a prohibition on book banning in libraries.

Illinois is set to implement 320 new laws with the start of 2024, including a ban on semi-automatic rifles and a requirement for paid time off.
Libraries that ban books will not be eligible for state funds, in response to a 20-year high in attempts to censor books in 2022.
Employers will be required to offer paid vacation for any reason, with workers accruing one hour of paid leave for every 40 hours worked.
Police will no longer be able to pull over a motorist solely because there is an object hanging from their rearview mirror.
Video meetings, streaming or accessing a social media website while driving will be prohibited, except for video on a hands-free or voice-activated device.