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The New Laws Taking Effect July 1 Across America

The New Laws Taking Effect July 1 Across America

Summary

Starting July 1, several new state laws across the United States will take effect. These laws cover various areas such as housing, education, voting, artificial intelligence, and public safety.

Key Facts

  • California will allow taller apartment buildings near major transit stops to create over a million new housing units.
  • School districts in California must set rules to limit or ban student cellphone use during school hours.
  • Connecticut voters can request absentee ballots without giving a reason starting July 1.
  • Virginia will ban the purchase and manufacture of many defined "assault firearms."
  • Colorado makes it illegal to 3D-print working guns and allows people harmed by conversion therapy to sue mental health providers.
  • Florida bars utilities from charging customers for AI data center costs and increases penalties for repeat domestic violence and sexual offenses.
  • The District of Columbia raises its minimum wage to $18.40 per hour.
  • Tennessee requires schools to teach about religion’s positive role in American history and tightens rules on officials revealing immigration operation details.
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