SB 02354: Students can now take one year of forensic speech and debate in high school as a substitute for music, art or foreign language requirements. HB 03653: Counties and cities with populations greater than 500,000 will require all law enforcement officers to wear body cameras. Calls for the postponement or cancelation of elective surgeries. However, employers are required to ensure the confidentiality of any medical information provided by an employee. Suspends certain requirements, including the need for an adult use cannabis dispensing organization agent to obtain an agent identification card from IDFPR prior to beginning work at a dispensary and the need for a medical or adult use cannabis dispensing organization agent to keep an agent identification card visible at all times when in the dispensary. Employees can contact their local health department or IDPH at 1-800-889-3931 or by emailing dph.sick@illinois.gov. During the COVID-19 pandemic, IDHR strongly encourages filings via email as filing by mail or fax may delay processing. Does not limit the free exercise of religion, and indoor services must not exceed more than 10 people. When families of fallen Illinois service members who died during state or federal active duty are honored, their next of kin will be presented an Illinois state flag. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), employers may not require a COVID-19 antibody test before allowing employees to return to work. Federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) is a temporary program that provides up to 13 additional weeks of benefits to individuals who have exhausted all rights to regular unemployment insurance compensation with respect to a benefit year that ended on or after July 1, 2019. Yes. This Executive Order supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43. Here's a look at some of the most interesting laws set to go into effect. Health Care Workers Individuals who are certified as a nurse assistant, but are currently inactive on the Health Care Worker Registry, may be hired under certain provisions, such as the inactive status being no more than five years and limiting conditional employment to three months pending the result of a more extensive background check. Exceptions to this general rule are: (i) employees who are guaranteed employment for a certain period of time under an employment contract or (ii) employees performing work under a collective bargaining agreement that provides for procedures around employee layoffs and terminations. AMENDS EXECUTIVE ORDER 24 - Makes specific amendments to Executive Order 2021-24, to provide more detail regarding the measures schools must take to ensure the safety of students and school personnel. Failure to comply with the new law is punishable by a civil penalty of $10,000. If an employee believes they have been fired, demoted, or harassed because their employer believes that they are from a country where there is a high incidence of COVID-19 cases, they may file a charge with the IDHR. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through October 16, 2021. The change permits the creation of five cultural districts every year and a total of 15 at any given time. Employers may not require employees to disclose if they are at higher risk for COVID- 19 or have a health condition. Illinois' ban on assault weapons comes after last year's Highland Park shooting, as well as the rising violent crime in Chicago, which experienced a 41% overall increase in 2022. It will soon be a new year, and that means that new laws are set to go into effect, with nearly 300 new measures beginning on Jan. 1. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues Executive Orders 2020-03 through 2020-37, extending most provisions through June 27, 2020. For general questions about COVID-19 and Illinois' response and guidance, call 1-800-889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov All rights reserved, CTA Continues Efforts to Adapt Electric Buses to Winter's Challenges, 7 Cubs Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter Vs. Padres, The Lifting Up Illinois Working Families Act, New Ranking Names Most Expensive Cities In Illinois and These Chicago Suburbs Top the List, Stomach Bug Cases Surging, Sending People to Emergency Rooms in Chicago Area, Chicago Suburb Lands on List of Happiest Places to Live,' Another Midwest City Makes Top 10, Chicago-Area Counties Under Winter Storm Advisories and Warnings. An employee who is not experiencing symptoms but was tested due to close contact with someone with symptoms or a COVID-19 diagnosis should follow the guidance of public health authorities and any potential work restrictions, until they receive their test results. FORENSIC SERVICES Suspends admissions to Illinois Department of Human Services Forensic Treatment Programs from Illinois county jails. Economic Recovery. Gov. Pritzker Announces Change to COVID-19 Requirements in Illinois WHEREAS, on October 14, 2022, considering the expected continuing spread of COVID-19 and the ongoing health and economic impacts that will be felt over the coming month by people across the State, I declared all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area; and, Under the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA), employees are protected from discrimination and harassment in their employment for reasons including, but not limited to, their actual or perceived disability, age, race, or national origin. HOSPITAL CAPACITY IDPH shall exercise discretion enforcing certain regulations. school personnel, higher education personnel, and higher education students must receive their first dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single dose vaccine by September 19, 2021, and if applicable, receive the second dose in a two-dose vaccine . The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) investigates charges of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation filed under the IHRA. This law ensures people whose cars have been stolen will not be liable for violations, fees, fines or penalties when their vehicles are caught on red light or speed cameras. In general, individuals not authorized to work in the United States are not eligible for regular unemployment benefits or benefits under the PUA. In response, additional public health restrictions and mitigations will be implemented for the Metro East region for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, gaming and casinos, and for all workplaces, effective September 2, 2020. SB 00512: The Preventing Youth Vaping Act aims to prevent vaping by children, placing additional restrictions on e-cigarettes, including imposing additional civil and criminal penalties. Increased testing frequency may be required in certain situations. The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another dollar on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are implemented for Region 5, comprised of Marion, Jefferson, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Perry, Jackson, Franklin, Williamson, Saline, Hamilton, White, Gallatin, Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Alexander, Massac, and Pulaski counties, for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, gaming and casinos and for all workplaces, effective October 22, 2020. LIMITED REOPENING OF SCHOOLS All public and nonpublic schools in Illinois serving pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students may open for limited in-person educational purposes, such as summer school, after the regular 2019-2020 school term. SB 1879 amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code to ban fishing for carp, catfish, buffalo, suckers, gar, bowfin, shad and drum with a pitchfork, spear gun, bow and arrow, slingshot bow, spear or gig on or across from any public right of way or highway in the state. Nearly 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois at the start of the new year. The ISP can now issue combined FOID and CCL cards to qualified applicants. In order to qualify, an area must show that the area is at risk of losing its cultural identity due to COVID-19, displacement or gentrification, that it has had a history of economic disinvestment and that there is strong community support for the designation, which is aimed at promoting economic development, entrepreneurship and growth without also generating displacement or expanding inequality. The new wage will be $12 an hour. Employees who believe they have been retaliated against may file a, The Illinois Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2015 protects state and local government employees who raise safety and health concerns with their employer or a government agency. Those that continue to cancel or postpone all elective surgeries or procedures, or begin elective surgeries on or after May 11th, in order to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak shall be immune from civil liability for any alleged injury or death relating to COVID-19. HB 00033: Prohibits companies from denying life insurance coverage based on a person participating in substance use treatment or recovery support programs. IDOL will require all state and local public employers in Illinois to comply with ETS sections (d)- (l). State and federal law requires exemptions for certain medical and religious reasons. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Retaliation Laws Applied to COVID-19 State and federal laws require employers to maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, and to ensure that employees are treated equally regardless of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, or any other protected category. If there is prior guidance that implies different standards from these Tier 3 Mitigations, the more restrictive standards apply. SB 00119: Public health departments at the state and local level may not regulate the sale of lemonade or other non-alcoholic drinks or mixed beverages by a person under the age of 16. Executive Order 2022-11 (HTML) English Arabic IDPH will continue to conduct on-site reviews to the extent feasible. Provides the authority for the governor to sign additional executive orders to extend the Stay at Home order. SB 539 includes amendments to Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and the Lobbyist Registration Act touted as ethics reforms by members of the Democratic Party's legislative supermajority . New bill proposes unvaccinated Illinois COVID patients pay out of HB 00226: Public universities will now be required to permit students to choose whether they submit ACT and SAT scores when applying for admission. 106) May 27, 2022 WHEREAS, since early March 2020, Illinois has faced a pandemic that has caused extraordinary sickness and loss of life, infecting over 3,280,000, and taking the lives of more than 33,700 residents; and, All valid registry identification cards that expire between October 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021 will be granted a one-year renewal or extension. SB 00147: Entitles Medicare supplement policyholders to an annual open enrollment period lasting at least 45 days starting on their birthday to buy a Medicare supplement policy irrespective of health status, claims experience or medical conditions. ADDITIONAL METRO EAST MITIGATIONS The Metro East regions positivity rate has continued to increase to over 10 percent, despite mitigation steps put in place through Executive Order 51. His new campaign message, concentrated on citizens' safety and support for the police . On Tuesday, Gov. Trying again, focused this time on crime, he was the top vote getter Tuesday, toppling the incumbent mayor and advancing to an April runoff to lead one of the country's largest cities. A list of LHDs can be found at http://www.dph.illinois.gov/LHD After a 2019 law, the state minimum wage in Illinois increases to $12 an hour on Jan. 1, 2022. J.B. Pritzker's office announced Monday night he signed into law changes to the Health Care Right of Conscience Act. The Stalking/No Contact Order law in Illinois has been amended to include a prohibition on contact made via email or social media. Employers should develop a workplace safety plan as a way of identifying and addressing risks. The amendment to the state constitution to guarantee government employees the right to organize and collectively bargain over terms of employment. IDPH filed emergency rulemakings currently in effect related to the COVID-19 pandemic for the following Parts, all of which became effective February 14, 2022 for a maximum of 150 days: Hospital Licensing Requirements, 77 Ill. Adm. Code 250 Statutory Authority: Hospital Licensing Act [210 ILCS 85] 2019: Illinois governor signs . Governor Pritzker's Executive Orders and Rules - Illinois RELIEF FOR UTILITY CUSTOMERS - Temporarily suspends two provisions of the Illinois Energy Assistance Act. No. Such holidays are regular school days. REGIONS 4 AND 10 MITIGATIONS Region 4, the Metro East, has had a 7-day rolling average test positivity rate of 8 percent or above for three consecutive days. Additionally, employers should conduct temperature and/or symptom screenings of all employees prior to their entry to the workplace. RELATED | Voters passed the workers' rights amendment in the 2022 election; what does that mean for Illinois? All Rights Reserved. No. Phase 5 Business and Venues Guidance - Illinois READ MORE: Jelani Day's family looking for answers after missing ISU student found dead. As Welch's first year as House speaker comes to a close, new requirements for schools, state ethics rules, criminal justice and animal ownership are among the 296 laws taking effect Jan. 1, according to a list prepared by Senate Democrats. In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are implemented for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, gaming and casinos and for all workplaces, effective November 2, 2020. Federal employment laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), also protect employees from discrimination and harassment. SB 01681: Adds probation officers to the list of individuals that qualify for death benefits if they are killed in the line of study. Courts are not required grant such requests from state's attorneys. Suspends the provision that no license of a funeral director intern shall be renewed more than twice and suspends the requirement that the transportation of deceased human remains must be under the immediate direct supervision of a licensee. This Executive Order supplements the Community Revitalization Order, Executive Order 43. SB 00471: Requires insurers who issue or deliver group accident and health policies to ensure that insured individuals have access to treatment for emotional, mental, nervous or substance use disorders or conditions. Given new evidence on the B.1.617.2 . HB 00734: Provides that the duration of a civil no contact order will become permanent, upon the survivors request, upon a conviction for criminal sexual assault. As discussed in this guidance, various provisions of federal and state law prohibit retaliation against employees for raising safety and health concerns. From Fairgrounds To Museums, Explore The Unique History of Springfield, Camp I Am Me Highlights Burn Awareness Week, T-Mobile Tuesdays: Fresh Perks Every Week, Dentists - Opportunities Springing Up All Over IL, Springfield Area Pets Up For Adoption: Pharaoh, Jawa, Layla & More, Springfield Job Listings: See Who's Hiring In The Area, 5 New Springfield Area Properties On The Market. Illinois' COVID-19 Response. SB 01600: Requires restaurants and truck stops to provide employees with training in the recognition of human trafficking, and protocols for reporting observed human trafficking to proper authorities. Unsigned applications for public assistance received by mail can be signed by a verbal attestation by telephone. Some of these individuals should have been classified as employees and therefore would be eligible for unemployment insurance. If an employee reports having any COVID-19 related symptoms, the employer should encourage the employee to contact their health care provider. Also delineates the principal public health restrictions and mitigations for Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Phase 4. However, if possible, they must try to make reasonable accommodations for an employee who requests one. This supersedes Executive Order 2020-10. Exemptions to all Tiers and Phases include free exercise of religion, emergency functions, and governmental functions. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through May 1, 2021. REGIONS 11 MITIGATIONS Region 11, the City of Chicago, has triggered both a sustained increase in COVID-19 related hospitalizations over the last 10 days and averaged greater than or equal to an 8 percent positivity rate for three consecutive days. If you are concerned that your employer is not adhering to the required state COVID-19 workplace safety guidelines, you may contact the Workplace Rights Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General at (844) 740-5076 or workplacerights@atg.state.il.us Nearly 300 new laws will take effect in Illinois at the start of the new year. Illinois school districts do not need approval by the school board for an e-learning curriculum. Employers will want to ensure that all workers who perform work on-site, including employees, temporary employees and independent contractors, receive workplace safety training that includes training on COVID-19 symptoms and how to self-assess for symptoms. This guidance is intended to help both employers and employees educate themselves about minimum required workplace safety requirements, as well as best practices to promote a safe and well-functioning workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide guidance on some frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and the workplace. HB 00122: Ends early termination fees for customers of telephone, cellphone, television, internet, energy, medical alert system or water services who die before the end of their contracts. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through June 26, 2021. EXTENDS MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS A person or entity may not commence a residential eviction action. Among other things, they are not considered able and available to work under unemployment insurance law. . An employers failure to contribute to the unemployment system will not impact an individual claimants eligibility for benefits. J.B. Pritzker's administration on Thursday announced a change to the state's COVID . ILLINOIS INSURANCE CODE Suspends certain provisions in the Illinois Insurance Code that require in-person education and/or exams within a certain time frame in order to maintain or obtain a professional insurance license. Employers are responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and there is nothing in Illinois or federal law that prohibits an employer from requiring a doctors note or COVID-19 test before an employee returns to work. Here are 50 of the more notable pieces of legislation that will take effect in the new year. BBB shares top scams of 2022 . Under the Child Care Act of 1969, the definition of child is suspended to ensure those who are 18 years or older can remain in their placement. An example of an employee symptom screening form can be found on IDPHs website. With 2022 upon us, here are some of the new laws that went into effect January 1. CANNABIS LICENSES - Suspends the requirement that by July 1, 2020, the Illinois Department of Agriculture must issue up to 40 Craft Grower Licenses, up to 40 Infuser Licenses, and issue Transporting Organization Licenses. Other potential accommodations could include moving the employees workstation to a less crowded or better ventilated area or re-examining job duties to minimize interaction with other coworkers or members of the public. All state agencies must submit annual reports showing how they have worked to increase the diversity of their workforce. For example, employers should consider staggering shifts or designating groups of employees to consistently work on the same days and times as each other. The law will also restore sick days used during the 2021-2022 school year. In 2022, that means minimum wage will increase to $12 an hour. An employer is not required to provide an accommodation that would be prohibitively expensive or unduly disruptive to the business. Minimum Wage Increase (Public Act 101-0001) Illinois is one of the states set to raise their minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025. Instead, a verbal attestation documented by the State constitutes a valid signature. RADIOLOGY CERTIFICATIONS Suspends the provision in the Radiation Protection Act of 1990 that limits the validity of industrial radiography certifications to five years and industrial radiography trainee certifications to two years. Employers may require an employee to take a COVID-19 test or submit a medical verification clearing them to return to work after they have experienced symptoms associated with COVID-19, been in close contact with an individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or tested positive for COVID- 19, been sick, or experienced COVID-19 related symptoms. This guidance includes recommendations for all types of businesses and venues, customers, and employees in order to help maintain healthy environments and operations, as well as lower the risk of COVID-19 spread. There were no federal stimulus checks in 2022, but at least 22 states gave money back to residents -- primarily in the form of income and property tax rebates, child tax credits and direct relief . The employer should also conduct contact tracing, notify all employees who were in close contact with the sick employee as soon as possible, and allow those employees to quarantine for 14 days. All schools must follow IDPH and ISBE health guidelines, including using PPE, temperature checks, hygienic practices, social distancing, and limiting people to 50 or fewer in one space. SUSPENDS ADMISSIONS TO IDOC FROM COUNTY JAILS Admissions to the Illinois Department of Corrections from all Illinois county jails are suspended, except at the discretion of the Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections for limited essential transfers. No. If your concern is about a state or local government employer, you may file a complaint with Illinois OSHA at https://www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/safety/Pages/Hazards.aspx 71.40 no longer necessary. Vaccination Requirements - Illinois Individuals who refuse an offer of suitable work are disqualified from receiving unemployment insurance unless there is good cause for the refusal. Individuals may leave their homes only for essential activities or for essential operations. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through March 6, 2021. Re-issues former executive orders to protect individuals and businesses from the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus. The employer should discuss the request with the employee to determine whether the requested accommodation, or another accommodation, can be provided. An employee experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should seek a test, notify their employer, and stay home while awaiting tests results. This law allows women who have a miscarriage, still birth, or other diagnosis or event that impacts pregnancy or fertility to take 10 days of unpaid leave. Suspends requiring internships for endorsements on professional educator licenses. 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SUSPENDS REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS - Suspends certain requirements for restoration of an inactive or expired license of five years or less for professional counselors, social workers, and clinical psychologists. HB 0020: Repeals the registration fee for Gold Star license plates for surviving spouses or parents of vets who died in war or peace time. REGION 2 MITIGATIONS Region 2North-Central Illinoishas reported three consecutive days of a test positivity rate of 8 percent or higher. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Suspends the requirement that an applicant for public assistance must provide an audio recording of their verbal attestation during a telephone application for public assistance benefits. IDES will backdate claims to the first week of unemployment due to the COVID-19-related reason. Telehealth policy changes after the COVID-19 public health emergency REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending the provisions through March 5, 2022. This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as needed here and on the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. HB 605 amends the Flag Display Act to ban state institutions and agencies from buying any Illinois state flags or United States flags made in other countries. It shall not be construed to apply to domestic support obligations or relieving a debtor of any liability. CIVIL PROCEDURE Suspends sections in the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure that permit the service of a garnishment summons, wage deduction summons, or a citation to discover assets on a consumer debtor or consumer garnishee. Therefore, Executive Order 51 and Executive Order 54 are rescinded and Region 4 can return to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. The Illinois Whistleblower Protection Act, 740 ILCS 174, prohibits retaliation against an employee for disclosing information they believe violates a state or federal law, rule, or regulation. In order to prevent osteoporosis and other medical conditions, this law requires health insurance plans to cover medically necessary hormone therapy treatments for women who have undergone a hysterectomy and therefore induced menopause. Requires face coverings for all Illinois residents over age 2 in indoor settings beginning Monday, August 30, 2021. Jelani Day's family looking for answers after missing ISU student found dead, went into effect in 2021 and applies to schools. In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are instituted for the Metro East region, comprised of Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, and Washington Counties for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, and gaming and casinos. To encourage Illinoisans to support the state economy, this law reduces vehicle registration fees for cars and small trucks if they are manufactured in Illinois. If an employee is receiving health insurance through their employer, the employer must continue that coverage during the leave period. SB 00968: Requires all health insurance plans, the Public Aid Code and public health benefits in Illinois to provide coverage for medically-necessary pancreatic cancer screening. This year, the minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour. However, masks are still required for everyone in healthcare settings, in congregate settings and on transit. On January 7, 2022, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) filed peremptory rules adopting the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). Under the IHRA and federal law, employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees if, as a result of a disability, they need an accommodation to perform their jobs. New Illinois Laws For 2022 Include First-In-Nation Legislation Employees who believe that they have been retaliated against for opposing unlawful discrimination can file or amend a charge using the, The federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 protects private sector employees who raise safety and health concerns with their employer or a government agency. Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Vaccine Rules Begin for Some

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