Today many new laws in Connecticut kick into effect.
Here are some that will take place:
- The minimum wage will increase up to $11 an hour statewide. It will continue to increase by a dollar each year until the state’s minimum wage reaches $15 an hour by 2023.
- The smoking age is going up from 18 years to 21. This increase also includes e-cigarettes.
- Several gun laws go into effect, including a requirement to safely store even unloaded guns when a child under 18 could gain access without permission.
- And, when minors steal a car, they can have the charges dismissed upon completing a behavior program.
- Now, police officers, parole officers, and firefighters can receive certain workers’ compensation benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).