New State Laws Effective July 1, 2024

Several states are enacting new laws effective July 1, 2024, covering diverse topics from public health to education and business regulations. In Maryland, significant changes include a ban on indoor vaping, the introduction of liquor delivery permits, and the prohibition of legacy admissions in state-funded universities. Florida's new laws, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, remove 'climate change' from state statutes and ban lab-grown meat, while also establishing compensation for abuse victims of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys. Indiana's new legislation focuses on protecting businesses from lawsuits, expanding child care options, and regulating the use of artificial intelligence. Kansas has introduced cashless tolling and new laws regarding health, childcare, and tax credits for disability employment. Washington state's new laws include provisions for undocumented immigrants to obtain professional licenses and civil action against non-consensual removal of sexually protective devices.