Giannoulias Announces New Laws to Take Effect Jan. 1
•December 27, 2023•
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced several new laws initiated by his office that will take effect at the start of the new year. The initiatives were passed earlier this year by the Illinois General Assembly and signed into law. They include:
Combating Distracted Driving
Giannoulias drafted this legislation to increase road safety by making it illegal to Zoom, watch or stream videos, or access social media sites while driving.
In 2022, more than 24,000 drivers were issued citations for distracted driving in Illinois.