2025 in Review: A Year of Key Federal Law Anniversaries Benefitting Older Americans
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Law Related Education for the Public,
November 2025
Several legal developments, from the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), and much more, are highlighted in this article. Learn more about the changes experiencing milestone anniversaries in 2025 that have shaped our legal system over the past 160 years.
Voting Rights for Individuals in Long-Term Care Facilities
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Law Related Education for the Public,
October 2024
Individuals who are in long-term care facilities may face various barriers during election cycles. Making voting easier is important for civil engagement by this population given the policy decision focus on health aging in the nation.
Updates & Resources
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Elder Law,
June 2020
Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
Updates & Resources
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Elder Law,
May 2020
Updates and resources on various topics of interest to elder law practitioners.
New Legislation
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Elder Law,
September 2019
Summaries of new laws of interest to elder law practitioners.
New Legislation
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Elder Law,
August 2019
Summaries of new laws of interest to elder law practitioners.
New laws
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Elder Law,
February 2018
A list of new Public Acts that may impact elder law practitioners.
Adult protective services
By Karen Alice Kloppe
Elder Law,
September 2013
Governor Quinn signed House Bill 948 into law as Public Act 98-49, effective July 1, 2013. This new law adds Illinois to the ranks of other states that operate a single Adult Protective Services Program.
Real Estate Transfer Tax Law: implementation of Public Act 91-555
By Karen Alice Kloppe
State and Local Taxation,
April 2000
Public Act 91-555, which amends the Real Estate Transfer Tax Law, takes effect on January 1, 2000. (See 35 ILCS 200/31-1 through 31-70.) This act makes changes in the content of transfer declarations and authorizes the use of electronically produced transfer declarations approved by the department.
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