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In 2026, California will implement over 500 new laws impacting various sectors including immigration protections, child welfare, mental health, criminal and civil law, court procedures, traffic enforcement, and AI regulation, aimed at enhancing fairness, accessibility, and safety across the state.
In 2026, several new laws will take effect in Pennsylvania, including allowing motorcycle riders to wear headphones, requiring schools to notify parents of weapon incidents within 24 hours, extending breast cancer screening coverage without cost-sharing, permitting park rangers to wear body cameras, and banning discrimination based on hair texture or style through the CROWN Act.
The Louisiana legislature has passed a bill allowing judges to order surgical castration for individuals convicted of certain sex crimes against children under 13. If signed by Governor Jeff Landry, Louisiana would be the first state to implement such a punishment. The bill, which received overwhelming support from the Republican-dominated legislature, aims to serve as a deterrent and an additional step in punishing severe crimes. Critics argue it constitutes "cruel and unusual punishment."
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed a law making it a crime to approach within 25 feet of a police officer after being ordered to stay back, aiming to ensure officer safety. Critics argue it could hinder the public's ability to film police and exercise First Amendment rights. The law, effective Aug. 1, imposes fines and jail time for violations, and its constitutionality is questioned. Similar laws have faced legal challenges in other states.
Several new laws will take effect in Tennessee on July 1st, including penalties for boating under the influence that match those for driving under the influence, criminalizing the provision of a vehicle to an intoxicated or suspended/revoked license driver, restrictions on text message solicitation, and the Tennessee Higher Education Freedom of Expression and Transparency Act to prevent bias or favoritism in higher education institutions. Other laws include the Booting Consumer Protection Act, Dillard's Law, Garrison-Jordan Survivor Benefits Act, Jabari Bailey Highway Safety Act, and regulations on drug overdose immunity, sale of tattoo or piercing materials to minors, and penalties for text and telephone solicitations.
Numerous new laws are set to take effect in Kentucky on Thursday, covering a wide range of topics including child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education, and more. The new laws include measures to ensure proper communication and cooperation in cases of child abuse, tougher penalties for child murder, regulations on delta-8 THC products, restitution for children affected by DUI incidents, and the prohibition of certain gambling machines. Other laws address hazing, incest, juvenile detention, workforce training, physician and police wellness programs, religious freedom in schools, sports wagering, student discipline, teacher shortages, and tracking device installation on vehicles.