New Illinois state laws going into effect on July 1

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Across the country new state laws are taking effect starting Monday.

Here in Illinois, a new law will allow undocumented immigrants to get an Illinois driver’s license.

The state gas tax increases, rising two cents, to 47 cents a gallon.

Illinois’ tax on sports betting moves from a 15-percent flat tax to a progressive tax of up to 35-percent.

And, there are new state protections for children who are social media influencers, additional safeguards for independent contractors, and new changes to school assessment tests.