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 |
| 4/1/2025 | Ch. 59 of 2022 Part J | Increases the income tax credit for low-income housing investments. |
| 4/1/2025 | Ch. 57 of 2024 Part C | Provides for school psychologists in early intervention services for preschool special education programs. |
| 4/1/2025 | Ch. 450 of 2024 | Provides for an increase in reimbursements for veterans funerals based on the Consumer Price Index. |
| 4/1/2025 | Ch. 568 of 2024 | Authorizes an application to be made in family court for the name change of a child under 18 as part of a pending, related proceeding. |
| 4/1/2025 | Ch. 643 of 2024
Ch. 111 of 2025 |
Directs the State Energy Conservation Construction Code to set standards for electric vehicle charging stations and requires new construction that includes dedicated off-street parking to provide electric vehicle charging stations and parking spaces. |
| 4/17/2025 | Ch. 529 of 2023 | Enacts the Safe Schools By Design Act, which directs the use of design principles and strategies, pursuant to guidance issued by the commissioner of education, as part of a comprehensive approach to provide a safe, secure and healthy school environment. |
| 4/17/2025 | Ch. 544 of 2024 | Provides funding for school anti-violence education programs through the school violence prevention grant program. |
| 4/20/2025 | Ch. 58 of 2024 Part K, ยงยง2, 3, 4, 8, 9 | Enacts provisions of the Stretch Limousine Passenger Safety Act. |
| 4/20/2025 | Ch. 112 of 2025
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Provides for the sale of adult-use cannabis products at cannabis showcase events. |
| 4/21/2025 | Ch. 434 of 2024 | Requires that seat belts be available and used on charter buses for individuals ages 8-16. |
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