Posted on September 29, 2022


Dear Friends & Neighbors,
October 1st marks the effective date of many new laws. Below are links for information on notable laws (or sections of laws) taking effect that address juvenile crime, youth mental health, government transparency, and lifting the cap on cottage food.
AN ACT CONCERNING JUVENILE JUSTICE AND SERVICES, FIREARMS BACKGROUND CHECKS, AND LARCENY OF A MOTOR VEHICLE.
Public Act No. 22-115 (Sec. 1-4, 6-10, 13-18)
Summary
House Bill No. 5417
AN ACT CONCERNING THE IDENTIFICATION AND PREVENTION OF AND RESPONSE TO ADULT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT AGAINST CHILDREN.
Public Act No. 22-87 (Sec. 4)
Summary
House Bill No. 5243
AN ACT CONCERNING CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH.
Public Act No. 22-47 (Sec. 2, 9, 22-25, 29-30, 46, 65-66)
Summary
House Bill No. 5001
AN ACT REQUIRING THE ONLINE POSTING OF MEETING NOTICES OF STATE PUBLIC AGENCIES.
Public Act No. 22-109
Summary
House Bill No. 5459
AN ACT REQUIRING THE ONLINE POSTING OF CERTAIN STATE CONTRACTS.
Public Act No. 22-65
Summary
House Bill No. 5453
AN ACT CONCERNING COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS.
Public Act No. 22-8
Summary
Senate Bill No. 187
Typical effective dates for laws are January 1st, July 1st, October 1st. Follow the link below for a full listing of new laws that may impact you, your family, or your business.
Full List of Acts Effective October 1st