"July 1: A Day of New Laws and Increased Gun Rights in Florida"

On July 1, hundreds of new laws went into effect across the United States, with significant changes in Florida, Maryland, California, Minnesota, and Georgia. In Florida, new laws include restrictions on teaching the menstrual cycle and promoting abstinence in sex education, as well as a ban on using funding for diversity programs in universities. Maryland legalized recreational marijuana, while California allows former offenders to seal their criminal records and recognizes Juneteenth as an official state holiday. Minnesota banned most no-knock warrants and legalized recreational marijuana, and Connecticut residents can now grow cannabis plants and have early voting. North Carolina implemented a 12-week abortion ban, restricted the mailing of abortion drugs, and eased regulations on concealed carry and handgun purchases. Georgia banned gender-affirming care for minors and TikTok on state-owned devices.