About this episode

This episode discusses ten new laws taking effect in Illinois in 2026 that will impact families across the state.

2026 is here, and with a new year comes new laws that will affect families in all corners of Illinois. More than 250 new laws take effect this year – from one that bans discriminatory AI in the workplace to another that enhances missing persons investigations. In this episode, learn about ten of the new laws taking effect in 2026.

Keywords

• laws
• legislation
• impact
• Illinois Senate Democrats

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