Offbeat bills hitting the books in 2025 NBC Chicago [Video]

There are plenty of new Illinois laws that will impact residents in 2025, but there are some bills hitting the books that you may not expect.

Technology took center stage on several pieces of legislation. A new bill, HB 4875, makes it illegal to create digital replicas of individuals via generative Artificial Intelligence without the person’s consent for commercial purposes.

Virtual currencies like Bitcoin are also now accounted for under the state’s laws concerning unclaimed property thanks to SB 3343, which allows the state treasurer to pay custodial fees for the currency and specific types of securities.

Motorcyclists will be happy to know that under the terms of HB 4966 a large selection of new specialty license plates, including organ donor awareness plates, pet-friendly plates, and support our troops plates, will now be available for their rides.

Numerous laws impacting consumers will also go into effect. SB 2625 impacts retailers …