Dozens of new laws took effect in states around the country when the calendar hit Jan. 1 on Friday. In many states, new legislation focused on law enforcement reform after months of nationwide protests against police brutality during 2020.
Public health and financial security was a major concern amid the coronavirus pandemic. Further legislative action is expected on both fronts as the year progresses.
Fox News breaks down some of the new laws being implemented in states around the country below. California will require that businesses based in the state have at least one member of their board of directors who is a racial or sexual minority.