New Illinois laws taking effect January 1, 2026

269 laws take effect January 1, 2026.

Of the 854 bills enacted since 2025, 854 have an effective date and 0 don't yet (pending). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.

Updated Nov 2, 2026 at 6:39 a.m. EST.

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