2024 is coming and with it new changes in legislation for residents of New York and New Jersey. These laws will come into effect next year. Which are?

N.Y

The doula service

The governor of New York signed a law in November that instructed the Department of Health to create a registry of doulas, experts in physical, emotional and informational support before, during and after childbirth, as one of the measures to help mothers and combat child mortality. rates in the state.

This service will be covered for all Medicaid enrollees beginning January 1, 2024.

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Free menstrual products in private schools

Gov. Kathy Hochul also signed a health equity and opportunity legislative package in November that addresses a wide range of issues. In this case, private middle and high schools are required to provide free menstrual products in school bathrooms.

Increasing the minimum wage

The governor announced Monday that starting January 1, 2024, New York’s minimum wage will increase to $16 per hour in New York City, Westchester and Long Island, and to $15 per hour for the rest of the state.

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Employers cannot ask for personal information

The legislation prohibits an employer from requiring or requiring an employee or applicant to disclose a user name, password or other means of accessing a personal account or personal service through electronic communications equipment.

Tenant protection

Legislation S7456 requires the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to notify residents in writing 24 hours a day of water service interruptions when the water is unsafe for drinking or cooking.

Traffic toll in Manhattan

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced the approval of a toll for on-street drivers. The toll will be about $15 for cars crossing south of 60th Street in Manhattan.

These types of measures are already being applied in cities such as London, Milan or Stockholm and will start working in April. MTA officials believe they will be able to raise $1 billion a year to repair the public transportation system in the so-called capital of the world.

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New Jersey

Free menstrual products in public schools

New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products to female students in grades 6 through 12, under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy in August.

Increasing the minimum wage

New Jersey’s minimum wage will increase by $1 to $15.13 per hour for most workers on January 1, 2024.

Access to contraceptives

Governor Phil Muprhy signed legislation S-275 earlier this year that allows New Jersey pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives to patients without the need for a prescription. (JO)