Minimum wage, gas tax increase among 9 new laws in Illinois going into effect Monday

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9 new laws in Illinois going into effect Monday

CHICAGO — The state of Illinois will enter a new fiscal year on Monday, and nine new laws will go into effect.From a minimum wage increase to new protections for young social media stars, these laws will go into and impact thousands of residents statewide.Among the most notable legislation going into effect include undocumented immigrants who have yet to apply for legal residency and are currently living in Illinois will be permitted to obtain a state driver's license.

Workers who put in at least 80 hours within a 120-day period will be guaranteed five days of paid leave and five days of sick leave.There will also be new child labor laws for social media influencers.The legislation is specifically for children who are featured in viral content on social media. It entitles them to receive a cut of the gross earnings. Parents will also be required to maintain records of their child's online appearances.

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