Republican lawmakers in the Illinois General Assembly have introduced a bill to repeal the Illinois TRUST Act, a law that has been in place since 2017. The proposed legislation, House Bill 1317, was filed on January 14, 2025, by Representative Christopher “C.D.” Davidsmeyer (R – 100) and has garnered support […]
Illinois lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence in health insurance, a response to a disturbing trend identified in a recent U.S. Senate report. House Bill 0035, spearheaded by Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Highland Park, was referred to the Rules Committee on January 9, 2025. Known […]
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) have announced Illinois’ participation in the IRS Direct File service, set to commence on January 27, 2025. This initiative will enable nearly two million eligible Illinois taxpayers to prepare and electronically file their 2024 federal tax returns at no cost. […]
Illinois 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 […]
