A wide range of new state laws take effect on January 1, 2020. Here is what you need to know –
HB 38:
Enhances criminal penalties for violence committed in a place of worship.
HB 889:
Mandates insurance coverage of tick-borne illnesses.
HB 1873:
Doubles fines for illegally passing a school bus.
HB 2135:
Eliminates statute of limitations for prosecution of criminal sexual assault.
SB 162:
Makes mammograms more accessible. Specifically requires coverage for comprehensive ultrasound screenings if a mammogram demonstrates heterogeneous or dense breast tissue, or when medically necessary as determined by a licensed physician. The new law also requires coverage for diagnostic mammograms.
SB 651:
A consumer protection bill that targets abusive and unscrupulous alternative retail energy and gas suppliers; also holds harmless suppliers that play by the rules in the competitive retail electric or natural gas markets.
SB 944:
Adds motorcycles to the types of vehicles for which an eligible applicant may be issued a set of license plates for veterans with disabilities.