Arizona welcomes the New Year with a range of new laws impacting various aspects of life, including minimum wage, AI regulations, crime prevention, retail security, health care, and online safety for minors.
With the new year, new laws take effect in many states.Here are some of the most interesting laws that go into effect on January 1.Minimum wage increases to $14.70 per hour Some of Arizona's lowest-paid workers are getting a raise as the minimum wage increases on New Year's Day. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage rises by 35 cents, bringing the state minimum wage to $14.70 per hour.
This new wage equals $30,576 annually and places Arizona among the states with the highest minimum wage in the nation.AI in Hollywood AB 2602 makes it illegal to use artificial intelligence to replicate an actor’s voice or likeness without permission.AB 1836 prohibits the use of dead actors’ voices or likeness without the consent of their estate.Auto Burglary SB 905 eliminates the 'locked door loophole,' which required prosecutors to prove car doors were locked when a burglary took place. This gives prosecutors more flexibility to address auto burglary and thefts.Retail Crimes AB 3209 allows retail stores to get restraining orders against people sentenced for stealing, vandalizing or assaulting an employee at that store. AB 1779 allows California district attorneys to coordinate with other DAs to consolidate charges for suspects in retail theft crimes that occur across multiple counties.AB 1960 creates sentencing enhancements for taking, damaging, or destroying property while committing a felony if the property value exceeds $50,000.Health SB 729 requires insurance companies to cover IVF. Access will also be expanded to LGBTQ+ families.AB 2515 bans the sale of tampons and other menstrual products that contain potentially toxic chemicals.AB 1902 requires pharmacies to provide accessible prescription labels to people who are blind, have low vision, or are print disabled. Online Protection for Minors HB 3 prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts. Teens aged 14 and 15 can create accounts with parental consen
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