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volved shootings. Under SB 2378, those written policies must be available for copying and inspection under the Freedom of Information Act.
Golden parachutes. Spearheaded by state Senator Thom- as Cullerton, SB 3604 eliminates severance packages for employees who have been fired for misconduct. It also lim- its government-paid severance packages to an amount no greater than 20 weeks of compensation. “Handing out gold- en parachutes to discredited public officials is theft, and this law will put a stop to it,” Cullerton said when the bill was signed in August.
Rear-facing child car seats. This new law seeks to ensure that children are properly restrained and safe while travel- ing in cars. Spearheaded by state Representative Emanuel “Chris” Welch, HB 4377 updates a state law that only required motorists to provide an approved safety seat for children younger than 8 years. The new law requires that all children younger than 2 must be secured in a rear-facing child-re- straint system. Children who weigh more than 40 pounds or are taller than 40 inches are exempt.
Synthetic marijuana:All synthetic cannabinoids will be il- legal in Illinois if they are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — or if they’re misused. SB 2341 also closes a loophole through which manufacturers could evade the law with slight alterations to their formulas.
Opioid treatments. Under the Emergency Opioid and Ad- diction Treatment Act, people with substance use disorders
can get immediate access to outpatient treatment. SB 682 removes an administrative barrier by allowing an individual to begin treatment prior to receiving authorization from an insurance company. If an insurance company denies treat- ment, SB 682 requires the plan to cover outpatient treatment for 72 hours while the patient challenges the denial.
Work on cell phone. If you’re required to use your person- al phone or computer for work, your boss will be required to have a reimbursement policy starting next year. SB 2999 states that employers shall reimburse employees for ex- penses the employer authorized or required the employee to incur. Employers are not responsible for losses due to an employee’s own negligence, normal wear and tear or theft — unless the theft was a result of the employer’s negligence.
Stalking. Starting in 2019, stalking laws will be expanded to include social media. SB 3411 states that stalking behav- ior includes unwanted messages sent and received via social media apps. The law also will also allow businesses, places of worship and schools to seek restraining orders against stalk- ers.
Trafficking victims. SB 3108 expands the protections available to sex trafficking victims and victims of involuntary servitude and labor trafficking. Under the law, survivors can bring a civil cause of action against traffickers. Family mem- bers, victim advocates, a court appointee or government en- tity responsible for enforcing Illinois laws may also bring an action on behalf of a victim.
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