2012 Articles

The Department of Natural Resources (the "DNR") recently adopted amendments to the regulations hunting of cock pheasant, Hungarian partridge, bobwhite quail, and rabbits.

The Board of Higher Education (“the Board”) recently adopted amendments to the regulations governing private colleges and universities. 23 Ill. Adm. Code 1030.

Illinois lawmakers have enacted the Hospital Infant Feeding Act, which states that every hospital providing birthing services must implement an infant feeding policy that promotes breastfeeding.

Illinois lawmakers have amended the Criminal Code of 1961 to protect victims of sex crimes and their family members from harassment (720 ILCS 5/12-7.4).

On May 17, 2012, the first district appellate court held that statements made in a condominium assessment lien are not absolutely privileged when the condominium association does not enforce the lien by judicial foreclosure.

The Illinois Wildlife Code has been amended to extend the possible open hunting season for cottontail, jack, and swamp rabbits (520 ILCS 5/2.27).

Illinois lawmakers have amended the Child Care Act of 1969 by adding section 5.8. 225 ILCS 10/5.8. Beginning January 1, 2013, licensed day care centers, licensed day care homes, and licensed group day care homes must be tested for radon at least once every three years in accordance with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

Illinois lawmakers have amended the Illinois Highway Code to allow local governments to request recovery for the costs of repairing or replacing damaged or destroyed local government-owned roadway property.

The Illinois Pollution Control Board ("the Board") created a new Registration of Smaller Sources (ROSS) Program intended to simplify air regulatory requirements by requiring sources with low emissions to register with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ("the Agency") rather than requiring an air permit as authorized by sections 9.14 and 27 of the Environmental Protection Act. 35 Ill Adm Code 201.175.

On May 24, 2012, the Illinois Supreme Court held that, for purposes of determining child support under section 505 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act ("the Act"), an individual does not have net income when withdrawing money from a personal savings account.

Illinois lawmakers have amended the School Code (105 ILCS 5/27-8.1), requiring all public school districts and registered nonpublic schools to make immunization records publicly available by December 1 of each year.

The General Assembly has amended the School Code to introduce a new school survey (105 ILCS 5/22-65 new).

The Illinois Adoption Act has been amended to provide that service of process is not required for minor defendants to an adoption proceeding who are a) under the age of 14 and b) have been or will be appointed a guardian ad litem under the Act. 750 ILCS 50/7.