Native American history, ride-share regulation measures clear General Assembly Native American history, ride-share regulation measures clear General Assembly Friday, May 19, 2023 Even though it became clear this week that the General Assembly’s spring legislative session would go longer than scheduled as lawmakers finalize a budget, several measures cleared the legislature by its original Friday adjournment date.
Dems move to allow punitive damage awards in wrongful death lawsuits Dems move to allow punitive damage awards in wrongful death lawsuits Friday, May 19, 2023 Democrats in the General Assembly this week pushed through a measure that would allow state courts to award punitive damages in wrongful death lawsuits – a departure from the status quo for more than a century in Illinois.
Bill to limit gun industry marketing will head to governor Bill to limit gun industry marketing will head to governor Thursday, May 18, 2023 The Illinois Senate gave final passage Thursday to a bill that places limits on how gun manufacturers and retailers can market their products, subjecting them to civil lawsuits under the... Read more
UPDATED: Optional all-gender bathrooms bill will head to governor UPDATED: Optional all-gender bathrooms bill will head to governor Thursday, May 18, 2023 The Illinois Senate on Thursday passed an amended version of a bill that would allow businesses and public institutions to provide multi-occupant all-gender bathrooms if they choose to do so. Read more
UPDATED: Environmental bills seek to improve soil health, ban state use of polystyrene foam containers UPDATED: Environmental bills seek to improve soil health, ban state use of polystyrene foam containers Thursday, May 18, 2023 Several pieces of environmental legislation are making their way through the Illinois General Assembly on what was scheduled to be the final week of the spring legislative session. Read more
As budget negotiations continue, Pritzker announces launch of stalled tax incentive program As budget negotiations continue, Pritzker announces launch of stalled tax incentive program Wednesday, May 17, 2023 As budget negotiations for the coming fiscal year continued behind closed doors Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced it would launch a long-stalled tax incentive program that was... Read more
U.S. Supreme Court leaves assault weapons ban in place, for now U.S. Supreme Court leaves assault weapons ban in place, for now Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Illinois’ ban on assault-style weapons and large capacity magazines will remain in force, at least for the time being. Read more
State Supreme Court weighs assault weapons ban State Supreme Court weighs assault weapons ban Tuesday, May 16, 2023 The Illinois Supreme Court is now deciding whether the state’s recently enacted assault weapons ban violates certain provisions of the Illinois Constitution. Read more