Here are the new state laws going into effect on Jan. 1
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Multiple states have new laws taking effect on Jan. 1, from abortion restrictions to minimum wage bumps.
Dozens of state and federal laws go into effect on Jan. 1, including laws on abortion rights, gender transition care and minimum wage.
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, 14 states have passed near-total bans on abortion, but two laws taking effect Monday protect abortion rights.
In Washington state, a new law aims to increase abortion access through changes in insurance coverage. And California's shield law protects health care officials from out-of-state litigation for providing abortion services to patients traveling from states with abortion restrictions.
At least 20 Republican-controlled legislatures passed bans or restrictions on gender-affirming care for minors in 2023.
Starting Monday, Idaho and Louisiana threaten fines and penalties for health care providers offering such care.
