Thursday, January 1, 2026–6:55 p.m.
-WZQZ Radio-
The first of the year means a number of new state laws go into effect.
Warranties on HVAC systems will automatically transfer to new owners when a house is sold, eliminating the need for registration to maintain coverage.
Home insurers must now provide 60 days’ notice before canceling or non-renewing a policy — double the previous requirement.
Third-party vendors will be able to issue temporary license plates electronically,
Ethics investigations cannot be opened within 60 days of an election, and financial disclosures for local officials will be filed with the state rather than locally.
Certain court hearings may be digitally recorded instead of transcribed.
And licensed dentists can now offer teledentistry, and insurers must provide better online scheduling or call-back systems for patients.
