Illinois
Illinois state laws, regulations, court decisions, and active legislation
Capital: SpringfieldPopulation: 12,812,508
Key Illinois Laws
SAFE-T Act – Pretrial Fairness Act (Cash Bail Elimination)
Illinois eliminated cash bail. Instead of paying money to get out of jail before trial, judges now decide whether to detain or release defendants based on the risk they pose to public safety and their likelihood of appearing in court.
ILCS 5/110-1.5criminalcivil rights
Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
Illinois residents 21+ can legally possess up to 30 grams of cannabis flower, 5 grams of concentrate, or 500mg of THC in edibles. Non-residents visiting Illinois can possess half those amounts.
ILCS 705/cannabiscriminal
Active Bills
HB 2456introduced
Minimum Wage Increase Act
Gradually increases Illinois minimum wage to $18 per hour by 2027, with provisions for small businesses and tipped employees.