Illinois has hundreds of bills taking effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and several are related to law enforcement and the justice process. Here are a few going into effect in the new year:

• SB 3201 requires education for law enforcement officers on responding to people with autism
• Amendments to the Illinois Crime Reduction Act of 2009 replace references to "offenders" with "justice-impacted individuals" and specify that the Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board should have two members who have participated in the program.
• SB 3463 streamlines the expungement process for juveniles.