This Termination will be implemented on May 23, 2022, to enable the Department of Homeland . However, employers are required to ensure the confidentiality of any medical information provided by an employee. SPORTS WAGERING - Suspends requiring an in-person creation of a sports wagering account, in order to participate in sports wagering offered over the internet or through a mobile application. Jelani Day's family looking for answers after missing ISU student found dead, went into effect in 2021 and applies to schools. Exemptions to all Tiers and Phases include free exercise of religion, emergency functions, and governmental functions. If an employee believes they have been fired, demoted, or harassed because their employer believes that they are from a country where there is a high incidence of COVID-19 cases, they may file a charge with the IDHR. Re-issues the following previously issued executive orders: 2020-04, 2020-09, 2020-11, 2020-12, 2020-15, 2020-20, 2020-21, 2020-23, 2020-24, 2020-26, 2020-27, 2020-30, 2020-36, 2020-45, 2020-50, 2020-68, 2021-03, 2021-12, 2021-18, 2021-22, 2021-28, 2021-31, and 2022-06. SB 02122: Provides that statements provided by minors are inadmissible as evidence if obtained using deceptive practices. This year, the minimum wage will increase to $12 per hour. During a public health crisis such as COVID-19, there is a heightened potential for fear, stigma, and discrimination. COVID-19 diagnostic testing should generally be covered by private insurance and available at no cost to individuals who do not have insurance under federal reimbursement programs or at a community based testing site. EXTENDS MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS A person or entity may not commence a residential eviction action. Have new flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, or shortness of breath (excluding such symptoms caused by chronic conditions); . M.C.C.1-24. To ensure senior citizens are saving their money, this law reduces the vehicle registration fee for seniors from $24 to $10. ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (IDOC) Suspends the allowable time period for furloughs and the phrase for a period of time not to exceed 14 days. The phrase to obtain medical, psychiatric or psychological services when adequate services are not otherwise available shall be suspended and furloughs for medical, psychiatric or psychological purposes shall be allowed. Availability of COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests. This law ensures people whose cars have been stolen will not be liable for violations, fees, fines or penalties when their vehicles are caught on red light or speed cameras. Allows ISBE to implement rules regarding remote learning. Illinois reports 2,762 new COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths. SB 01600: Requires restaurants and truck stops to provide employees with training in the recognition of human trafficking, and protocols for reporting observed human trafficking to proper authorities. Under the latter bill, feminine hygiene products will now be available for free at homeless shelters that provide housing assistance to women and youth. 42 U.S.C. Reissues previous Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic through January 6, 2023. All state, county, and local law enforcement officers are instructed to cease enforcement of orders of eviction for residential premises. Tier 3 Mitigations aim to limit gatherings and encourage people to stay home to the greatest extent possible, while allowing most industries to continue operating at significantly reduced levels. One of the most comprehensive, and likely the most contentious, laws to be signed into law this year was the Illinois SAFE-T Act, a massive criminal justice reform legislative package updating rules governing jail time while awaiting trial and the use of force by police. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues several executive orders, extending the provisions through March 5, 2022. Guidance regarding the ADA and the COVID-19 pandemic issued by the EEOC is available here. Any bids received by a school district for construction purposes may be communicated and accepted electronically. HB 2553 establishes the Protecting Household Privacy Act, which forbids law enforcement agencies from obtaining data collected, stored or shared by household electronic devices without a warrant, a court order, the permission of the owner or in an emergency situation. Increased testing frequency may be required in certain situations. The Illinois Whistleblower Protection Act, 740 ILCS 174, prohibits retaliation against an employee for disclosing information they believe violates a state or federal law, rule, or regulation. Additional resources and frequently asked questions about COVID-19 and civil rights protections under the IHRA are available on IDHRs website. STAY AT HOME All individuals must stay at home, with exceptions for essential activities, essential government functions, and essential businesses and operations. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Suspends the requirement that an applicant for public assistance must provide an audio recording of their verbal attestation during a telephone application for public assistance benefits. Suspends the provision that no license of a funeral director intern shall be renewed more than twice and suspends the requirement that the transportation of deceased human remains must be under the immediate direct supervision of a licensee. A list of LHDs can be found at http://www.dph.illinois.gov/LHD In response, public health restrictions and mitigations are implemented for restaurants and bars, meetings and social events, gaming and casinos and for all workplaces, effective October 31, 2020. Individuals are required to wear a face covering in public places when they are unable to maintain a six-foot social distance, such as in stores. A precondition for PUA approval is that someone is not eligible for any other unemployment programs. To promote scheduling consistency, employers should give employees the opportunity to provide input on their preferred schedule. Additionally, employees can choose to enroll in coverage provided through the Affordable Care Act. All valid registry identification cards that expire between October 1, 2020 and April 30, 2021 will be granted a one-year renewal or extension. Minimum wage increases Many states have moved in recent years to increase their minimum wage requirements.. Employers are prohibited, by the IHRA and federal law, from treating employees differently based on race or national origin. WHEREAS, on October 14, 2022, considering the expected continuing spread of COVID-19 and the ongoing health and economic impacts that will be felt over the coming month by people across the State, I declared all counties in the State of Illinois as a disaster area; and, This supersedes EO 2020-38. Employers should close off areas used by the person who is sick and, if possible, open windows and doors to increase air circulation in the area. Public employees who believe they have been retaliated against may file a. STAY AT HOME ORDER EXTENSION An extension of the states disaster proclamation, requiring individuals to stay at home or their place of residence for an additional 30 days. It's a new year and nearly 200 new laws go into effect here in Illinois. For example, suspends IDPH conducting an on-site review at each facility annually. The bill also adds Muhammad Ali's birthday, Jan. 17, as the law's eighth commemorative holiday. The following measures are not currently legal requirements, but steps employers are encouraged to take to promote a healthy work environment and to limit the spread of COVID- 19. REGIONS 4 AND 10 MITIGATIONS Region 4, the Metro East, has had a 7-day rolling average test positivity rate of 8 percent or above for three consecutive days. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Retaliation Laws Applied to COVID-19 State and federal laws require employers to maintain a workplace free of discrimination and harassment, and to ensure that employees are treated equally regardless of age, disability, sex, race, national origin, religion, or any other protected category. 71.40 no longer necessary. The law will also restore sick days used during the 2021-2022 school year. The minimum wage in Illinois is set to increase another dollar on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. MARRIAGE LICENSES To obtain a marriage license, couples may appear before the county clerk and conduct a marriage ceremony using two-way audio-video communication technology, if certain conditions are met. MASK REQUIREMENT UPDATES: Requires masks for all residents, staff and visitors at long-term care facilities, congregate facilities, and in healthcare settings, regardless of vaccination status as well as on public transportation. SB 1879 amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code to ban fishing for carp, catfish, buffalo, suckers, gar, bowfin, shad and drum with a pitchfork, spear gun, bow and arrow, slingshot bow, spear or gig on or across from any public right of way or highway in the state. SB 817, also known as the Jett Hawkins Law, forbids public or private schools from applying school uniform or dress codes to hairstyles and requires the state board of education to provide hairstyle resource materials to schools. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through July 26, 2020. REISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDERS - Reissues most executive orders, extending a majority of the provisions through April 3, 2021. MASK REQUIREMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND LONG-TERM CARE FACILTIES Requires masks for students, teachers, and staff at pre-kindergarten-12th grade schools and day cares, consistent with the CDC guidance. SB 1833 amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law to require the department to come up with criteria and guidelines for the creation of state-designated cultural districts. Under the federal Occupation Safety and Health Act of 1970, employees who believe they are in imminent danger may refuse to work if certain conditions are met. PHASE FOUR REOPENING The community revitalization phase safely resumes and expands activities that were paused or limited as COVID-19 cases rose exponentially. Illinois reports 3,348 new COVID-19 . REGIONS 2, 3, AND 5 RESUME TIER 2 MITIGATIONS Region 2 (Northern Illinois), Region 3 (North-Central Illinois), and Region 5 (Southern Illinois) have met the metrics for a reduction of mitigations. SB 01577: Public school students shall be granted up to five days of excused absences for mental or behavioral health, with no medical note required. Employers should provide face coverings at no charge to employees who are not able to maintain a minimum 6-foot social distance at all times; Ensure that all spaces where employees may gather, including locker rooms and lunchrooms, allow for social distancing; Ensure that all visitors (customers, vendors, etc.)