New Laws in 2025: Minimum Wage Increases, Social Media Restrictions, and Hands-Free Driving Regulations
As the new year begins, several significant laws are taking effect across the United States, addressing minimum wage, social media use for minors, and road safety measures.
Minimum Wage Increases

- Impacting 9 Million Americans: Starting January 1, nine million workers will receive a wage increase.
- Below the Poverty Line: One in five of these individuals currently earns below the poverty line.
- Federal Minimum Wage Stagnation: The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25, unchanged since 2009.
Social Media Restrictions for Minors

- New Laws in Effect: Several states are introducing restrictions to protect minors on social media platforms.
- Age Verification Requirements: Laws vary, with some requiring simple checkboxes, while others mandate uploading government IDs.
- Usage Limits: Certain platforms may enforce time restrictions for minors.
- Enforcement Challenges: Enforcement involves random audits and relies on cooperation among parents, platforms, and governments. Global platforms face jurisdictional complexities.
Hands-Free Driving Laws

- Colorado and Missouri Lead the Way: New hands-free driving laws make it illegal to hold a phone while driving, joining similar laws in many other states.
- Primary vs. Secondary Offense:
- Primary Offense: Drivers can be pulled over specifically for phone usage.
- Secondary Offense: Police need another violation, such as failure to signal, before addressing phone use.
- Improving Safety: Studies show that aggressively enforced hands-free laws significantly reduce crashes and fatalities.
These new measures aim to enhance safety, protect vulnerable groups, and improve living standards for millions of Americans in 2025.
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