The Department of Revenue adopted amendments to the Part titled Income Tax. The Illinois earned income tax credit has been increased to 20 percent of the federal earned income tax credit for each taxable year beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2023.

 The Department of Healthcare and Family Services adopted amendments to its Medical Assistance Programs. The countable monthly income eligibility threshold for children under age 19 to receive medical assistance is now raised from 133 percent to 313 percent of the federal poverty level.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Vehicle Code. An automated license plate reader (ALPR) is an electronic device that can record data or take a photograph of a vehicle or its license plate and compare the collected data to existing law enforcement databases for investigative purposes.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. The amendments added new evaluation criteria for judges to determine whether a minor 15 years or older shall be criminally prosecuted or is amenable to the care, treatment, and programs of juvenile court.

On Oct. 19, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a judgment notwithstanding the verdict is proper when a jury’s answer to a special interrogatory is inconsistent with its general verdict.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Vehicle Code. Under the Code, drivers are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle where any object placed or suspended between the driver and front windshield materially obstructs their view.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Equitable Restrooms Act. Any multiple-occupancy restroom (i.e., restrooms intended for simultaneous use by two or more individuals) may be identified as all-gender multiple occupancy restrooms and designated for use by persons of any gender.

The Illinois General Assembly amended the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Any liquor license holder (licensee) operating a music venue must now have opioid antagonists and a person trained in administering opioid antagonists on their premises during operations.

On Nov. 17, 2023, the Fourth District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that there is no abuse of discretion when trial courts comply with requirements of the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure and make findings based upon the record.

On Nov. 7, 2023, the Second District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that no relief is due when an attorney fails to timely refile a rejected complaint and no mitigating reason exists to account for a mistake in that attorney’s initial last-minute filing.

On Nov. 20, 2023, the Fifth District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that out-of-state drop service in an individual’s general vicinity can constitute in-person service consistent with section 2-208 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.

On Feb. 13, 2024, the Fourth District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that parties alleging the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts the Nursing Home Care Act (NHCA) must prove that the governing contract evidences a transaction involving commerce.

On Feb. 9, 2024, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that the last pension fund a firefighter participated in is not required to pay a nonduty disability pension if the firefighter joined the fire department voluntarily and had not yet accrued seven years of creditable service with that fire department at the time the firefighter resigned.

On Nov. 28, 2023, the Second District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that a petition to review the denial of a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card was properly denied when the plaintiff had an arrest and conviction history and failed to exhibit responsibility concerning the FOID Card Act’s requirements.

The Pollution Control Board adopted amendments to its Primary Drinking Water Standards to remain in compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The rulemaking added new standards for manufacturing or installing pipes, plumbing fittings, and other fixtures.

On Oct. 26, 2023, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a plaintiff who unknowingly files a lawsuit against a deceased defendant may move to appoint a special representative to defend the lawsuit.

On Feb. 8, 2024, the Fifth District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that a postconviction counsel’s failure to comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 651(c) does not require reversal when subsequent postconviction counsel complies with the Rule.

The Secretary of State adopted amendments to the Illinois State Library Grant Programs, requiring public libraries to implement policies restricting removal of materials due to disapproval from individuals or groups.