Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a series of new laws on Friday, including expanded protections for workers in the state and changes to the way insulin is priced.
HB 2189: The Access to Affordable Insulin Act will require insulin manufacturers to make their products available to insured individuals for no more than $35 for a 30-day supply.
HB 3498: Teachers participating in the Minority Teachers of Illinois, Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois, or special education scholarship fund programs will be entitled to reduction of amounts-owed on a prorated basis for the length of time they’ve been actively teaching. HB 2500: Animal control facilities must waive adoption fees for cats and dogs for military veterans. A maximum of one dog and one cat can be adopted, free of charge, by eligible veterans per two-year period.
HB 3677: New 3-year licenses will now be created for fishing, hunting, trapping and combination hunting and fishing licenses.
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