Starting Jan.
1, Illinois libraries will have to adopt the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights or come up with a written statement against banning specific books or materials under a new law.
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias introduced the bill after extremist groups targeted libraries in the state with efforts to ban certain materials, the Chicago Tribune reports.
"This landmark law is a triumph for our democracy, a win for First Amendment Rights, and a great victory for future generations," Giannoulias said in a statement.
Other new laws taking effect in the state include: Paid leave for all workers: Anyone who works in Illinois will be entitled to earn up to 40 hours of paid leave during a 12-month period, time they can take off work for any reason, regardless of whether they are full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees.
The Paid Leave for All Workers Act passed during the lame duck session in January, a session that was called primarily to pass the assault weapons ban.
Gov.
JB Pritzker signed it into law March 13.
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