We pass many laws in the state Legislature during session; however, some enacted laws have delayed effective dates. Please see below for the new laws that take effect this month.
| New Laws Taking Effect – August 2025 | ||
| Takes Effect | Chapter | Summary |
| 8/1/2025 | Ch. 158 of 2024
§2 |
Allows electronic hunting licenses as an acceptable form of tag when hunting deer or bear. |
| 8/7/2025 | Ch. 55 of 2025
Part OO |
Updates public campaign financing rules, thresholds and procedures. Allows the first $250 of a qualifying donation to be matched, as long as the donor does not contribute more than $1,050 in a single election. |
| 8/7/2025 | Ch. 56 of 2025
Part LL |
Clarifies provisions related to discovery reform and the judicial process. |
| 8/7/2025 | Ch. 57 of 2025
Part DD |
Excludes homeless youth from the definition of “minor” so they can consent to health care, including medical, dental, and behavioral health services without the need for a parent or guardian. |
| 8/7/2025 | Ch. 57 of 2025
Part EE |
Strengthens Kendra’s Law and involuntary commitment laws, creates a crisis support center, and sets requirements for training and recordkeeping for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use crises. |
| 8/7/2025 | Ch. 58 of 2025
Part V |
Requires online retailers to conspicuously post refund policies. |
| 8/22/2025 | Ch. 22 of 2025 | Requires epinephrine auto-injector devices (EpiPens) be available in certain public places and that at least one employee or volunteer be trained in its operation and be present at each function. |
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