Governor signs bill expanding the administration of medical marijuana to students. By: Kateah M. McMasters [email protected] On August 12, 2019, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 455 expanding “Ashley’s Law”, which currently allows a parent, guardian or designated caregiver to administer medical marijuana to a student with a valid prescription on school grounds and on school…
Illinois lawmakers pass Ashley’s Law to allow students to use medical marijuana on school grounds. By: Kateah M. McMasters [email protected] On May 17, 2018, the Illinois Senate overwhelmingly passed House Bill 4870 (HB 4870) which, if signed by Governor Rauner, will allow students with a valid prescription for medical marijuana to administer, consume or use…
Records of Municipal Ordinance Violations to be Kept Confidential & Automatic Expungement of Law Enforcement Records Effective January 1, 2018, two important changes were made to the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 (705 ILCS 405/1-1 et seq.) (the “Act”) concerning records of minors who are investigated, arrested or taken into custody prior to the…
Ordinances Enacted by Units of Local Government Not Affected by New Law Decriminalizing Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia. By: Kateah M. McMasters [email protected] Effective July 29, 2016, the possession of certain small amounts of cannabis and drug paraphernalia are no longer criminal offenses. The bill that was signed into law by Governor Bruce Rauner on July…
Officer-Involved Deaths, Body Cameras, Terry Stops, Towing of Vehicles, and More By Kateah M. McMasters [email protected] On January 1, 2016 several new laws regulating law enforcement agencies and their activities went into effect. A brief summary of each law is provided below. Public Act 99-352 Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act: The Act provides that…
Court dismisses ticket because it was not transmitted to circuit clerk within 48-hour deadline By Kateah M. McMasters Supreme Court Rule 552 requires municipal police officers and police departments to transmit traffic citations to the circuit clerk within 48 hours of issuance. In 1989, the Illinois Appellate Court held that this Rule is directory rather…
New Law Prohibits Asking About Job Applicant’s Criminal History By Kateah M. McMasters Beginning January 1, 2015, the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act (the “Act”), P.A. 98-774, prohibits employers from asking potential employees to “check a box” or to otherwise provide detailed information about his or her criminal history on a job application. The…
Illinois Human Rights Act Amended to Increase Pregnancy-Related Protection By Kateah M. McMasters [email protected] Effective January 1, 2015, a recent amendment to the Illinois Human Rights Act (the “Act”) adds pregnancy to the list of characteristics protected from discrimination. “Pregnancy” includes pregnancy, childbirth, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, expanding the Act to apply…
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