lllinois has enacted a new law that encourages school districts to incorporate relaxation activities into the school week. The legislation, part of a broader focus on education and health, aims to provide students with crucial skills to manage stress and promote mental and physical health. Under the new Section 27-23.17 […]
Illinois has strengthened protections for consumers against the potential pitfalls of automatic contract renewals. The latest amendment to the Automatic Contract Renewal Act, which was recently passed by the Illinois General Assembly, aims to ensure that consumers are fully informed and agree explicitly to contractual terms that extend automatically. Under […]
Illinois has passed a new law that mandates extensive health insurance coverage for vaccine administration, addressing several critical diseases. The law, which takes effect from January 1, 2026, requires both group and individual health insurance policies to cover vaccinations for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) without any cost-sharing […]
In a significant step towards enhancing women’s healthcare accessibility, the State of Illinois has passed a new law mandating coverage for at-home, urine-based pregnancy tests. The law, officially titled Public Act 103-0870, was enacted to ensure that individuals have easier access to early pregnancy detection. Starting January 1, 2025, all […]
A new Illinois law, designated as the Health Care Protection Act (Public Act 103-0650), was recently enacted to address critical aspects of healthcare network adequacy and transparency. This groundbreaking legislation, which significantly amends the Network Adequacy and Transparency Act, introduces stringent measures to ensure that Illinois residents receive timely and […]
Illinois has enacted new legislation aimed at safeguarding renters from retaliatory actions by landlords. The Landlord Retaliation Act, Public Act 103-0831, introduces stringent measures against landlords who attempt to penalize tenants for legally protected activities. This landmark legislation, also known as HB4768, was passed by the Illinois General Assembly to […]
In a significant move to enhance health education in schools, Illinois has passed Public Act 103-0608, a law that introduces critical updates to the existing Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act. These changes, effective from the 2024-2025 school year, are aimed at fostering a more comprehensive understanding of […]
Illinois has introduced enhanced consumer protections with the enactment of Public Act 103-0838, an amendment to the Physical Fitness Services Act that significantly expands the rights of fitness service customers across the state. The new law, which takes effect immediately, provides Illinoisans with greater flexibility and security when signing contracts […]
In a significant move toward progressive educational practices, Illinois has officially outlawed corporal punishment in schools statewide. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Public Act 103-0806 into law, amending the Illinois School Code to prohibit physical discipline across all educational institutions. The newly enacted legislation, stemming from House Bill 4175, defines corporal […]
In a significant legislative move, Illinois has enacted a new law aimed at making life-saving epinephrine injectors more affordable for families. Public Act 103-0454, which amends the Illinois Insurance Code, introduces a price cap on epinephrine injectors for individuals under 18 years of age, ensuring that no family pays more […]
