New state laws taking effect in 2024 cover a wide range of issues, including gun safety, diversity programs, and telemarketing calls. Texas and Florida have banned public funding for diversity initiatives at colleges, while California has restricted carrying guns in public places. Other changes include minimum wage increases, workplace protections, and new laws relating to gender transition care and health care. Additionally, there are updates on public safety, education, and consumer protection, such as prohibiting book bans in Illinois libraries and requiring gender-neutral sections for children's products in California. New Jersey has implemented stricter rules for telemarketers.