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 – November 2026
Effective Date Chapter Summary
11/3/2026 Ch. 206 of 2026

A.9058-A

S.8472-A

Requires biannual certification of cooling towers and increases penalties for violations of reporting requirements.
11/8/2026 Ch. 293 of 2026

S.3460

A.2107

Grants employees access to personnel records, requires notice of negative information in the records and an opportunity for a review.
11/12/2026 Ch. 494 of 2025

A.6558-A

S.5381-B

 Requires every food establishment to label all prepackaged food identifying any ingredient that constitutes a major food allergen.
11/21/2026 Ch. 530 of 2025

A.7613-B

S.6891-B

 Reforms the education requirements for becoming a Certified Public Accountant and provides alternative pathways to being certified.
11/21/2026 Ch. 549 of 2025

S.4892-B

A.7832

 Provides that a licensed physical therapist’s supervision of a physical therapist assistant must be continuous, but it does not require the physical presence of the licensed physical therapist at the time and place where services are provided. Also requires the supervising physical therapist to remain available for consultation with the physical therapist assistant or the patient within a reasonable amount of time.
11/23/2026 Ch. 55 of 2026 Part JJ

S.9005-C

A.10005-C

 Prohibits the use of employment, education, homeownership, and zip code for determining private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates.
11/25/2026 Ch. 365 of 2026

A.8939-A

S.9341-A

 Provides that a lodging facility that fails to comply with requirements for providing information concerning services for human trafficking victims will be liable for a civil penalty of $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense. Also provides for enforcement by the director or commissioner of a municipal consumer affairs office or by the town attorney, city corporation counsel, or other lawful designee of a municipality.
11/27/2026 Ch. 55 of 2026 Part II, § 3

S.9005-C

A.10005-C

 Requires prior approval of rate increases for nonbusiness motor vehicle insurance policies.