"Illinois Ushers in 2024 with Over 300 New Laws Including Weapons Ban and Library Protections"

Illinois is enacting 320 new laws as of 2024, including a ban on semi-automatic weapons, a prohibition on library book bans, a requirement for paid time off, and various public safety measures such as restrictions on indoor vaping, the use of license-plate reader technology, and the regulation of videoconferencing while driving. The state is also implementing measures to protect against deepfake pornography and to allow for all-gender multi-occupancy restrooms, as well as enabling teens to pre-register to vote.