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Several new state laws to take effect in 2025: Taro, medical care, and more


Published on 2024-12-31 11:01:56 - MSN
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  • Retired State Judge Daniel Foley was on the working group that came up with the laws. "Part of the whole mandate of my commission in recommending bills like this was to make gov

The article from MSN discusses several new state laws set to take effect in 2025 across the United States. Key changes include the expansion of medical marijuana programs in states like Florida and Pennsylvania, where new regulations will allow for more conditions to qualify for treatment. In California, a new law will mandate employers to provide paid sick leave for employees, enhancing worker rights. Additionally, Texas will see changes in its criminal justice system with the introduction of a "second look" provision, allowing for sentence reviews after 10 years, aiming to address mass incarceration. Meanwhile, in New York, there will be new regulations on short-term rentals to address housing issues. These laws reflect a broad spectrum of legislative priorities from health care, labor rights, to criminal justice reform, indicating a dynamic shift in state-level governance.

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