New State Laws in California, Kansas, Georgia, and Florida
New laws are going into effect in various states, including requirements for bars to provide drug testing kits for drinks in California, mandatory questions for abortion patients in Kansas, and a 'Stand Your Ground' defense for shooting bears in Florida.
Key Points
- Bars in California required to provide drug testing kits for drinks
- Abortion providers in Kansas must ask patients reasons for their decision
- Georgia increases penalty for false alarm calls
- Florida law allows 'Stand Your Ground' defense for shooting bears
Pros
- Increased security for bar and nightclub customers with drug testing kits in California
- Clarity on reasons for abortion decisions in Kansas
- Strengthened penalties for false alarms in Georgia
- Protection for individuals shooting bears in Florida
Cons
- Potential privacy concerns with mandatory abortion questions in Kansas
- Debate over the 'Stand Your Ground' law for shooting bears in Florida