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New York 2024
The start of a new year brings with it a host of changes to local, state and national laws. From new minimum wage rates to a ban on force-feeding animals, there is much to take note of for New Yorkers as they begin the year.
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NYC 2024
In addition to the minimum wage increase, this week, several new laws and rules went into effect in New York City. This includes a new requirement for construction labor providers to have a license and a mandate that allows victims to apply for crime victim compensation funds without having to provide police documentation.
A new law also makes it easier to obtain fentanyl and drug adulterant testing supplies. The law, which is named after Matthew Horan, a young man who died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2020, will require local pharmacies and health care providers to make these life-saving resources more available.
The NYC Council has approved a number of new laws and rules that are now in effect. For more information on these and other new laws and rules that are now in effect, visit the Laws of the City of New York (Public Access Portal), the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ Legislation Website, and the NYC Rules.