According to CNN, Legislatures in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico met in 2009, leading to the enactment of 40,697 laws, many of which take effect January 1.
New laws cover a variety of areas, from texting and tanning beds to human trafficking and seat-belt safety.
New Hampshire, Oregon and Illinois join 16 other states that prohibit motorists from sending text messages while driving.
In Oregon a new law requires children under the age of 16 to wear a seat belt on an all-terrain vehicle or in a car while on public property.
Beginning January 1, same-sex couples will be able to marry in New Hampshire, the state joins Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Iowa in legalizing same-sex marriages.
A California measure that limits trans fat in restaurant food also takes effect January 1. Enacted in 2008, it requires restaurants to use oils, margarine and shortenings that have less than half a gram of trans fat per serving. A similar provision will apply to baked goods in 2011.
In North Carolina, a statewide smoking ban in bars and restaurants will take effect, the nation's biggest producer of tobacco, has drawn mixed reactions.
New laws cover a variety of areas, from texting and tanning beds to human trafficking and seat-belt safety.
New Hampshire, Oregon and Illinois join 16 other states that prohibit motorists from sending text messages while driving.
In Oregon a new law requires children under the age of 16 to wear a seat belt on an all-terrain vehicle or in a car while on public property.
Beginning January 1, same-sex couples will be able to marry in New Hampshire, the state joins Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont and Iowa in legalizing same-sex marriages.
A California measure that limits trans fat in restaurant food also takes effect January 1. Enacted in 2008, it requires restaurants to use oils, margarine and shortenings that have less than half a gram of trans fat per serving. A similar provision will apply to baked goods in 2011.
In North Carolina, a statewide smoking ban in bars and restaurants will take effect, the nation's biggest producer of tobacco, has drawn mixed reactions.
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