All articles tagged with #2026 laws
New Hampshire has enacted over 300 new laws effective in 2026, including bans on gender-affirming care for minors, restrictions on sanctuary city policies, fee increases, bans on ambulance surprise billing, regulations on AI use involving minors, and enhancements to voting and public records access, among others.
Illinois is implementing over 400 new laws in 2026, covering areas such as victims' rights, education, property, gun safety, and employment, with resources available to help residents understand and navigate these changes.
Several significant laws will take effect in 2026, including tax increases and adjustments, social media restrictions for minors, new labor protections, and transgender rights regulations, impacting various aspects of American life from finances to social media use and workplace safety.
Several innovative state laws are taking effect in 2026, including Hawaii's first climate change tourism tax, Utah's strict alcohol ID checks for all customers, California's sale of state-branded insulin to lower drug prices, Washington's minimum wage surpassing $17, and new patriotic license plates in Georgia supporting President Trump.
Starting January 1, 2026, Washington state will implement new laws including a minimum wage increase to $17.13, updates to paid family leave, expanded child support guidelines, strengthened victims' rights, and changes in tax and property laws, reflecting legislative efforts to modernize and improve economic and social protections.
Starting January 1, 2026, Texas will implement over 30 new laws covering areas such as AI regulation, natural disaster tax adjustments, oil and gas well revivals, immigration enforcement cooperation, and education property tax protections, reflecting significant legislative activity under Governor Greg Abbott.