Nearly 20 new Georgia laws are now in effect or scheduled to take effect as the New Year begins. Passed during the 2025 legislative session, the measures impact courts, consumers, insurance, health ...

Festivals and shops around Louisville might look a little different because of these laws. Here's what each bill does. Senate Bill 100, passed by the legislature and signed into law in March, allows ...

Washington ringing in a new year also means new laws will be implemented beginning Jan. 1. Read below to see the state’s most significant changes. Washington’s minimum wage will rise to $17.13 per ...

With the new year comes some new laws in Texas that touch on everything from property taxes and housing disputes to artificial intelligence regulations and immigration enforcement. The new law ...

Massachusetts is ringing in 2026 with new laws and regulations — reshaping everything from cannabis to hunting rules. While some changes will take effect starting this year, others are still on the ...

New Year's Eve celebrations have come to an end, but new laws passed by Florida lawmakers are now in effect as of Jan. 1. From a new animal cruelty database to refunds for medical overpayments, here's ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a sweeping array of bills for 2026 covering consumer protection, labor rights, education, and public safety. Highlights include a $16.90 minimum wage, a ban on plastic ...

New laws are taking effect across the country on Jan. 1. In Hawai'i, there is now a new tax on tourists that will fund efforts to fight climate change. And in Utah, a new law took effect that ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A series of new public safety laws is now in effect across California, covering crimes, traffic enforcement, electric bicycles, and emerging vehicle technology. Here's what to ...

(WHTM) — Pennsylvanians may remember the last half of 2025 for its political gridlock as state legislators worked to pass a budget. However, lawmakers managed to get a number of bills on Gov. Josh ...

As 2026 begins, new laws are taking effect across the country. Many of the new regulations show how states are responding to some of the issues facing Americans. And Indiana is taking steps to ensure ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hundreds of new California laws are in effect as of Jan. 1, 2026. These new laws for 2026 cover everything from gun control to housing and wildfire preparedness. From capping ...