Illinois enacts new laws on taxes, gun safety, and student protections in 2026
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Illinois has enacted nearly 300 new laws starting in 2026, including the elimination of the statewide grocery tax, designating soybeans as the state bean, expanding AI regulation in employment, allowing U.S. flags on courthouses, and increasing transparency in government advertising and college costs, among other measures.
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