Deepfakes, pet abandonment and laser pointers: New state laws take effect July 1

News laws, new budget take effect in Minnesota on July 1 - Austin Daily Herald

By Dana Ferguson, Peter Cox and Clay Masters A slate of new state laws and the next state budget will take hold on Tuesday, teeing up new fraud-mitigation measures in state government, additional regulations for social media influencers and an official state fossil. Most of the changes come as part of state budget bills passed during the 2025 legislative session. Lawmakers took a more moderate approach to spending, passing a $66 billion two-year…

What laws take effect in Minnesota on July 1?

Another law will ease restrictions on companies that intentionally add “forever chemicals,” or PFAS, into consumer products.

News laws, new budget take effect in Minnesota on July 1 - Albert Lea Tribune

By Dana Ferguson, Peter Cox and Clay Masters, Minnesota Public Radio News A slate of new state laws and the next state budget will take hold on Tuesday, teeing up new fraud-mitigation measures in state government, additional regulations for social media influencers and an official state fossil. Most of the changes come as part of state budget bills passed during the 2025 legislative session. Lawmakers took a more moderate approach to spending, …

What to know about the new laws going into effect July 1 • Iowa Capital Dispatch

The rotunda in Iowa Capitol as seen May 8, 2025. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch)New Iowa laws on issues from transgender civil rights protections to changes to Iowa’s unemployment insurance tax system will be officially enacted Tuesday. July 1, the beginning of the fiscal year, is when most laws passed during a legislative session begin enforcement. However, there are some measures that have other start dates – for example, warning…

10 of the worst state laws going into effect in July

From minimum wage hikes to bans on cellphones in public schools, here are the most ridiculous ways state governments are interfering with Americans’ lives.

What to know about the laws affecting animals that will go into effect on July 1

Starting July 1, new laws will be put in effect, and there’s quite a few that impact our furry friends. Here’s what you need to know. HB 593 - Dangerous dogs | "Pam Rock Act" This law was signed after the death of Pamela Rock, a mail carrier who died after she was attacked by…