New laws go into effect in Illinois Jan. 1 that will put new restrictions on the state’s health insurance industry. Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the Healthcare Protection Act (HPA) includes a package of measures designed to restrict methods that insurance companies use to reduce the amount of health care patients receive.

Hundreds of new laws are set to go into effect in California in the new year affecting a range of issues including medical debt, zoning and drinking alcohol in public spaces. KTLA's Chip Yost reports on Dec.

Illinois is seeing new state laws go into effect in 2025. Below is everything you will need to know about these laws. House Bill 4592: Digital Drivers Licenses House Bill 4592 says the Secretary of State will be allowed to issue digital Identification cards or digital driver’s licenses.

Gas stations won’t be able to sell hemp products anymore. Laid-off workers won’t get as many unemployment benefits and Louisiana will have a new income tax rate when a slew of bills become law on Jan.

For some in Illinois, hospital bills may begin to look a little different in the new year. Beginning in January, hospitals will be prohibited from directly billing a patient that is 138% below the federal poverty line.

The state of Tennessee is enacting some new legislation at the beginning of the new year. Below are examples of several of the new laws going into effect. Protecting Children From Social Media Act: This act requires a social media company to verify the age of a person who attempts to create an account,