ATLANTA — It’s a new year and a new day, which means multiple new laws are now in effect in Georgia.

Ringing in the new year, there are new rules in place, from tax changes to restrictions on dietary supplements and how easy it is to work if you move here from out of state and your spouse is in the military.

Check out our rundown of some of the bigger laws taking effect Wednesday as 2025 kicks off.

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The New Laws:

Tax rates, tax exemptions and tax rules are all getting tweaked in 2025. Wondering if you’ll see some changes? Keep reading to find out:

Multiple tax reforms take effect on New Year’s Day

Restrictions on how hospitals and medical clinics qualify for expansion or to be built in rural areas are loosening up to make it easier to provide healthcare to those in need. Keep reading to see what comes next:

Georgia’s efforts to expand rural healthcare take another step forward

Three sets of regulations related to state elections take effect, including how to secure and access absentee ballots, the residency requirements for registered voters and when some elections can take place county-by-county. Curious about if your vote could be affected in the next election? Read more to see what’s changing:

State election rules for unhoused voters, absentee ballot security take effect

Herbal supplement Kratom will be managed by new state rules designed to keep it safer and prevent overdose deaths. Keep reading to see all the new rules and regulations:

Kratom regulations to prevent overdose take effect

If your spouse is in the military and your family moves to Georgia from out state, and you already have a work license or certification, you don’t have to stop performing the work you’re trained to do. Keep reading to see how to keep your license operating if you’re new to Georgia:

Service members’ spouses living in GA can use out-of-state work licenses

Applications to take part in Georgia’s $6,500 school voucher program will open in January, set to help during the Fall 2025 school year. Here’s what to know about eligibility:

Georgia’s new school voucher program will open for applications soon

New processes to protect older homeowners from title fraud and deed theft took effect on New Year’s Day, thanks to legislation passed after a Channel 2 Action News investigation. Read all about how you can protect yourself from potential criminals below: