New year, new laws! In our 2025 annual legislative digest for Illinois’ small business community, we highlight seven new developments. Please note: This post covers only some of the new legislation taking effect this year and, while these laws certainly affect small businesses, there may be others as well. These laws make the following changes:
- The FTC’s battle to non-compete ban develops.
- Illinois updates how it regulates the collection of biometric information, like fingerprint and face scans.
- The state expands civil rights protections for reproductive decisions and family responsibilities.
- The state expanded protection for minors in the workforce.
- Employers must