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Hundreds of new lawstook effect in Illinois

on January 1.

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These five new laws might change the way

you spend your summer.

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1. Are you a boater? A new law means new consequences if you drive your boat and

drink or do drugs.

If you cause a serious accident on the water, the Secretary of State has the right to revoke your driver’s license if you’re drunk or high on drugs. Read more here.

Senate Bill 1749

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2. Are you a hunter? Make sure you don’t leave edible meat in the field.

A new law creates penalties for leaving perfectly good food to rot when local food pantries are happy to take any meat you don’t want. Read more here.

Senate Bill 1620

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3. Like rockclimbing, hiking or just being outdoors? You may have new

opportunities.

Senate Bill 1042

A new law makes it easier for private landowners to reopen their property to the public without fear of lawsuits. Read more here.

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5. Enjoy swimming in lakes, rivers or ponds? The state is

raising money for water safety.If enough people request them, you can get a Public Safety Diver license plate. The money raised from the sale of these license plates will help fund water rescue services.

House Bill 989