"Illinois Welcomes 2024 with Over 300 New Laws Including Legalized Fuzzy Dice"

Illinois is enacting a variety of new laws, including one that allows drivers to hang items like fuzzy dice from their rearview mirrors without risk of being pulled over. Other significant laws include gun control measures such as red-flag laws in Minnesota and a ban on ghost guns in Colorado, as well as laws addressing online activities, like requiring age verification on pornographic websites in North Carolina. LGBTQ+ issues are also addressed, with conservative states imposing restrictions on gender-affirming treatments for minors, while Democrat-led states are implementing protections. Additionally, over 20 states are raising their minimum wages, and various states are adjusting tax policies to benefit residents.