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New Laws In 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

New Year, New Laws: Caylee's Law, Crackdown on Parents of Underage Drinkers Take Effect in 2013

From social media privacy in the workplace to a ban on shark fins (no, really) and stricter rules for firearms card applicants, more than 150 new laws that took effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day.

As we ring in the New Year here in Illinois, more than 150 new laws hit the books, including legislation aimed at increasing employee privacy, a new law that cracks down on parents of underage drinkers and more. Join the conversation. Friend Palos Patch on Facebook and sign up for the daily email newsletter! Here’s a roundup of just some of 2013’s new rules and regulations. By Amanda Luevano Patch Editor Shannon Antinori contributed to this report.

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