Politics & Government

14 New Laws Taking Effect in 2014

New state laws on pet stores, Facebook, child visitation, wine and unpaid tolls take effect Jan. 1, 2014.

Written By Dennis Robaugh.

The new year is here, and with it comes a slew of new laws.

From driving with a cell phone to medical marijuana, buying a puppy to your kid's Facebook account, a lot is changing in Illinois. This easy-to-follow slideshow features 14 noteworthy new Illinois laws. 

The new laws take effect Jan. 1, 2014.

Slideshow credit: Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus





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