The Brief
- It’s a new year, which means several new laws go into effect in the State of Illinois.
- The new laws touch on several facets of society, from public safety to immigration to health care.
- Here’s a rundown of just some of the new laws that Illinois residents should know about.
CHICAGO – It’s a new year, which means there are plenty of new laws that go into effect in Illinois that touch on several aspects of society.
Sonya Massey Law
Perhaps one of the most significant laws that takes effect in the new year will be the Sonya Massey Law, named after the Springfield-area woman who was shot and killed by police in her own home in 2024.
The measure requires law enforcement agencies to conduct more comprehensive reviews of a prospective officer’s past employment to ensure their physical and psychological fitness for duty.
Sean Grayson, a former Sangamon County deputy, was found guilty last October of second-degree murder in Massey’s shooting death. He had worked for multiple law enforcement agencies in just the few years leading up to his shooting of Massey.
The law will go into effect on Jan. 1.
Safe Schools for All
The Safe Schools for All Act, known as House Bill 3247, aims to strengthen protections for immigrant families in the state following months of heightened federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.…