On Dec. 13, 2021, the Third District of the Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a trial court’s plenary stalking no-contact order against respondent as to petitioner and vacated it as to minor children.
Some assert that political divisiveness, social media, the pandemic, and Zoom fatigue have contributed to a decline in civility and professionalism during the past few years, undermining previous gains.
This Act amends the Medical Patient Rights Act by requiring health care facilities to permit at least one visitor for each patient in the event the governor declares a public health emergency or disaster, not including a visiting clergy member.
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services adopted an amendment to Special Eligibility Groups. The amendment implemented the Health Benefits for Immigrant Adults Program.
The Illinois General Assembly enacted the Higher Education Housing and Opportunities Act, adding requirements for higher education institutions, the Board of Higher Education, and the Illinois Community College Board to aid students who experience homelessness.
The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation amended the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. The amendment implements procedures for Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing organizations (Same-Site Licensees) under the medical cannabis pilot program to relocate their dispensaries.
On April 21, the Illinois Supreme Court held that home-rule units were properly limited by the Safe Roads Amendment to the Illinois Constitution in the context of transportation spending.
The Illinois Housing Development Authority adopted a new part implementing the Homeowner Assistance Fund. The fund will distribute money under the federal American Rescue Plan Act up to $30,000 per household for eligible homeowners who suffered financially from the COVID-19 pandemic.
On June 22, 2022, the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court held that a homeowner’s insurance policy provided coverage for a fire that started when the policyholder was performing plumbing work at the property he did not own.
This Act amends the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 by creating the Hope Card program. A Hope Card is a laminated and wallet-sized card containing identifying information of the respondent of a plenary order of protection.
The Illinois General Assembly amended the Child Care Act of 1969, adding “host homes” as a type of foster family home and requirements for the Department of Children and Family Services to manage their licensure.
The Illinois General Assembly enacted the Right to Counsel in Immigration Proceedings Act and established the Task Force on Counsel in Immigration Proceedings. The task force’s purpose is to investigate the implementation of universal representation of Illinois residents in removal proceedings or individuals with removal proceedings in Illinois.
This Act amends The Children and Family Services Act by allowing front-line staff members to carry a personal spray device containing nonlethal Oleoresin Capsicum for self-defense when investigating child abuse or neglect cases.
The Illinois General Assembly enacted the Illinois Congressional Redistricting Act of 2021. It repeals the Congressional Reapportionment Act of 2001 to detail newly drawn districts for Illinois’ 17 congressional districts and lists the relevant voting precincts and blocks for each county respectively.
The Illinois General Assembly enacted the Community Emergency Services and Support Act. This Act requires Illinois municipalities to coordinate 911 and 988 services.
Comparing the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act, which eliminates the use of cash bail in Illinois, with the federal Bail Reform Act, which abolished cash bail in the federal criminal system in 1984.
