With 2025 around the corner, a new slate of laws is about to go into effect in Massachusetts.

The state Legislature, which is composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, proposes thousands of new bills each session. While they each move through the legislative process, only some reach the governor's desk and are signed into law.

Many laws go into effect Jan. 1 for a standardized start date each year, while others are implemented in waves.

In 2025, several major laws will go into effect in Massachusetts, both new and updated.

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