New Pennsylvania laws going into effect in 2026

New Pa. laws going into effect in 2026

AT JUST HOW STRONG THOSE WIND GUSTS GOT. AND WITH THE NEW YEAR COMES NEW LAWS SET TO TAKE EFFECT IN PENNSYLVANIA STARTING IN 2026, PENNSYLVANIANS WILL BE PROTECTED FROM DISCRIMINATION DUE TO HAIRSTYLES AS A RESULT OF THE CROWN ACT. ENFORCEMENT STARTS ON JANUARY 27TH AND THEN STARTING ON JANUARY 6TH. SCHOOLS IN THE STATE ARE REQUIRED TO ALERT PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WHEN A WEAPON IS FOUND ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. THEN, ON JANUARY 23RD, A LAW REQUIRING INSURANCE COMPANIES TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR EARLY BREAST CANCER DETECTION AND STARTING JANUARY 5TH, MOTORCYCLISTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO WE

With the arrival of 2026, Pennsylvania is set to implement several new laws.Here are the new laws that go into effect in January:Jan. 5Motorcyclists will be permitted to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphones while riding.Jan. 6Schools across the state will be required to notify parents, guardians, and school employees whenever a weapon is found on school property.Jan. 23A new law will mandate insurance companies to provide coverage for early breast cancer detection.Jan. 27The CROWN Act will protect Pennsylvanians from discrimination based on hairstyles.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

With the arrival of 2026, Pennsylvania is set to implement several new laws.

Here are the new laws that go into effect in January:

Jan. 5Motorcyclists will be permitted to wear headphones or helmets with built-in headphones while riding.Jan. 6Schools across the state will be required to notify parents, guardians, and school employees whenever a weapon is found on school property.

Jan. 23
A new law will mandate insurance companies to provide coverage for early breast cancer detection.Jan. 27The CROWN Act will protect Pennsylvanians from discrimination based on hairstyles.