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flag On January 1, 2026, multiple U.S. states enacted new laws on labor rights, child safety, and nutrition, including California’s rideshare unionization, expanded NICU leave, and social media limits for minors.

flag On January 1, 2026, new state laws took effect across the U.S., including California granting rideshare drivers the right to unionize in exchange for reduced insurance costs, Colorado expanding paid family leave for NICU parents by 12 weeks, and Virginia limiting social media use for minors under 16 to one hour daily unless parents consent. flag Eighteen states, including Florida, Texas, and South Carolina, began restricting SNAP benefits for sugary drinks and candy using USDA waivers, while Minnesota launched a new paid family and medical leave program offering up to 12 weeks of benefits. flag Illinois will implement NICU leave starting in June, though it won’t be paid. flag These changes reflect growing state-level efforts on labor rights, child safety, and nutrition policy.

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