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.

 

Effective Date Chapter Summary
9/1/2026 Ch. 37 of 2026

S.8752/A.9454

 

Ch. 362 of 2025

A.2730-A/S.4881-A

 Requires contractors and subcontractors performing construction work for covered renewable energy systems to have apprenticeship agreements.
9/1/2026 Ch. 59 of 2026

Part K

S.9009-C/A.10009-C

 Provides for the taxation of alternative nicotine products.
9/1/2026 Ch. 59 of 2026

Part R

S.9009-C/A.10009-C

 Allows certain commercial vessel operators to submit Petroleum Business Tax filings annually.
9/4/2026 Ch. 206 of 2026

§2

A.9058-A/S.8472-A

 Requires owners and operators of cooling towers to notify the health department and disinfect towers as soon as possible upon test results that indicate mitigation is required.
9/18/2026 Ch. 618 of 2025

A.203-B/S.5294-B

Requires hospitals to establish a violence prevention program which includes a workplace safety and security assessment and a safety and security plan that addresses threats or hazards.
9/24/2026 Ch. 55 of 2026

Part AA

S.9005-C/A.10005-C

 Requires the superintendent of state police to develop a critical incident paid leave policy.
9/26/2026 Ch. 414 of 2025

A.4762-B/S.8210-A

 Requires documents utilized by state agencies, public authorities and municipalities to replace the term “emotionally disturbed person” with the term “person experiencing an emotional crisis.”