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New State Laws Go Into Effect Next Week

LRC Public Information

The 2015 Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up back in March, but most of the new laws passed over the 30-day session go into effect next week.

The delay is by design – the state constitution mandates that new laws officially hit the books 90 days after adjournment.

This year the changes will include a measure barring beer brewing companies from owning distributorships, a law ending phone companies’ obligation to provide landline service if other options are available, and a set of stricter booster seat rules.

But the June 24 start date does not apply to every new law. Bills such as the 2015 anti-heroin package containing what are called “emergency clauses” became effective when signed by the governor. Meanwhile, other bills have special effective dates attached. A measure extending civil protections to dating violence victims won’t be implemented until next year.  

Josh James fell in love with college radio at Western Kentucky University's student station, New Rock 92 (now Revolution 91.7). After working as a DJ and program director, he knew he wanted to come home to Lexington and try his hand in public radio.
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