New Illinois Laws 2024: List of new Illinois laws taking effect July 1 includes minimum wage increase, sports betting and gas tax increase

CHICAGO (WLS) — More new laws are taking effect in Illinois as we reach the halfway point of the year.

The laws cover a range of issues, including raising the minimum wage and increasing gas taxes.

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Minimum wage increase

Minimum wage workers in Chicago and Cook County will receive a raise on July 1.

These workers will now receive a base wage of $16.20 per hour.

Changes to the PTO Act

Changes to Chicago’s “paid leave” laws will also take effect in July.

Anyone working at least 80 hours in a 120-day period will now be guaranteed five days of paid vacation and five days of paid sick leave.

Gasoline tax increase

If you’re driving in Illinois, it might be a good idea to fill up your car on the last day of June. The state fuel tax increases on July 1.

The gasoline tax will increase by two cents to $0.47 per gallon, the second highest rate in the country.

Purchasing gasoline will cost drivers $184 more per year than in 2019, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

Sports betting tax increase

Sports betting tax is also increasing from July 1.

The tax will now increase from a flat rate of 15% to a progressive rate of up to 35%.

The increase is expected to bring in an additional $200 million in revenue for the state.

Driving license applications for undocumented migrants

Undocumented migrants can apply for a standard driving license from July 1.

These types of licenses would replace the current temporary visitor driver’s license.

Applicants must meet all state requirements and provide proof of Illinois residency for at least one year and also provide proof of automobile insurance.

Another set of Illinois laws took effect earlier this year on January 1. You can click here to see the full list of new Illinois laws in 2024.