The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State adopted amendments to the Illinois Vehicle Code. Every individual aged 79 or older applying to renew their driver’s license must prove, by actual demonstration, their ability to exercise reasonable care in the safe operation of motor vehicles.
On Sept. 19, 2024, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that education records disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) are subject to in camera inspection and must have all personal information redacted.
The Department of Revenue adopted amendments to the Public Utilities Revenue Act. Persons who distribute electricity to consumers are subject to the tax on electricity distribution when they own, lease, or control the facilities used to distribute the electricity.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Employers of 15 or more employees must now include pay-scale and benefits information with any specific job posting
On Sept. 4, 2024, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that evidence of failure to create a stable care plan and refusal of assistance are sufficient to support findings of child neglect and parental unfitness.
On Dec. 29, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court held that evidence of voluntary intoxication may be considered when evaluating a defendant’s mental state for specific-intent offenses.
The Department on Aging amended the Community Care Program to implement the 1915(c) Medicaid Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver amendment. The amendment updates the definition of emergency home response services (EHRS) to include two-way voice communication devices that operate as a 24-hour emergency communication link.
On Aug. 14, 2024, the Fifth District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that if a defendant waives their Miranda rights, the fact finder has the right to observe the defendant’s nonverbal behavior during a video-recorded confession.
On March 5, 2024, the Fifth District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that failure to conduct either a preliminary hearing or indictment is structural error.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Farm Mutual Insurance Company Act of 1986. The Act is now divided into two subsections: subsection (a) is effective until Nov. 17, 2028; subsection (b) is effective thereafter.
On Jan. 11, 2024, the Second District of the Illinois Appellate Court ruled that first cousins once removed are eligible for a related adoption under the Adoption Act.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Criminal Code of 2012. Prosecutions based upon fraudulent activity related to COVID-19 relief programs must be commenced either: 1) within five years after the discovery of the offense by an individual having a legal duty to report the offense; or 2) in the absence of such discovery, within five years after the appropriate prosecuting officer becomes aware of the offense.
On Nov. 30, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court held that the Illinois State Police (ISP) does not have to provide information to applicants regarding their own Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card application under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Freelance Worker Protection Act. The Act provides that a freelance worker shall be paid the contracted compensation amount on or before the date the compensation is due under the terms of the contract.
On Jan. 25, 2024, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that a genuine issue of material fact exists as to apparent agency when a hospital patient does not know their physician is an independent contractor.
