Several major pieces of legislation went into effect on Saturday, July 1, impacting education, policing, abortion, and drug use.
Red states and blue states have both made some significant changes. Here is a roundup of some of the most impactful laws now being enforced across the country.
FLORIDA
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation at a breakneck pace following the end of Florida’s legislative session this spring, building a launching pad for his presidential run.
The most major new laws impact education, gender issues, immigration and abortion, with one bill banning “instruction in acquired immune deficiency syndrome, sexually transmitted diseases, or health education” until students are in sixth grade or older.
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The legislation prompted anger from Democrats who pointed out that girls can start getting their period before entering sixth grade.
Another new bill bans school staff both from asking students their preferred pronouns and providing their own if they don’t align with their biological gender. A similar bill makes it illegal for a person to enter a bathroom that doesn’t correspond with their biological gender.
The state’s six-week restriction on abortion also went into effect on Saturday after DeSantis, in April, signed Florida’s bill, which prohibits most abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected.
Florida lawmakers also moved to bolster DeSantis’ immigration enforcement, with new laws taking effect this week that grant more funding to the governor’s immigration relocation program. The state has also introduced new penalties for companies that hire illegal immigrant workers.
MARYLAND
A Maryland law legalizing the recreational use of marijuana wen to into effect on Saturday.
The state is now the 21st in the country to make such a move. The legislation requires users to be 21 years or older and in possession of a government ID. They also must only…
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