Several new laws are set to take effect on July 1, including measures allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain Illinois driver’s licenses, protections for the children of social media influencers, additional safeguards for independent contractors, and changes to school assessment tests.

Undocumented Immigrants Drivers’ Licenses

Public Act 103-0210 allows non-citizens to obtain standard driver’s licenses. This replaces a previous system in which they were allowed to obtain licenses that indicated they were not citizens. Now, they will be able to get the same licenses as Illinois citizens.

Underage Professional Vlogger Protections

Public Act 103-0556 seeks to protect children from exploitation by requiring influencers to set up a trust fund for their child if they earn income from their child’s likeness.

Regulation for District-Administered Assessment in Schools

Public Act 103-0393 requires school boards to hold a public vote before approving a new contract for district-administered assessments.

Freelance Worker Protections

Public Act 103-0417 creates the Freelance Worker Protection Act to create protections for independent contractors.