GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: The Governor signed three more of his legislative priorities this week. Now law, HB 5511, which creates the Children’s Social Media Safety Act to keep Illinois kids…
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July 24, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed HB 4323, officially designating July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois. SNAP: Illinois now has until October 2028 — an extra year — before…
July 18, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed the following into law: HB 1807 reforms how the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation evaluates nursing education programs, ensuring graduates are prepared…
July 11, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed the following into law: SB 315, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Measures Act, which establishes a framework for AI safety, transparency, and accountability.…
July 2, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: IDNR Director Finne Steps Down: Natalie Phelps Finne, Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, has stepped down. Renee Snow will serve as IDNR’s Interim Director beginning on…
June 26, 2026 Update
GOVERNOR’S HIGHLIGHTS: New Laws: Governor Pritzker signed HB 5295, the Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act, which protects patient privacy and prevents sensitive medical information from being shared out of state for…