The Brief
- Multiple states will increase minimum wages and expand worker protections in 2026.
- California will implement new laws affecting renters, students and consumers.
- Other states are enacting changes to health care, education, voting and public safety.
From minimum wage hikes and school policy changes to new consumer protections and workplace rules, a wide-ranging slate of new state laws across the country is set to take effect in 2026, bringing notable changes for workers, students, renters and businesses alike.
Here are new laws taking effect:
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Arizona
- The minimum wage across Arizona is set to increase come the new year. But some cities, like Flagstaff, have their…