Press Release - CarsonNow.org
Las Vegas, NV — On Monday, August 4, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo officially signed Senate Bill 114, also known as Miya’s Law, into law during a ceremonial event in Las Vegas.
Championed by Senator Julie Pazina, the legislation strengthens tenant protections across Nevada by requiring background checks for apartment maintenance workers and establishing rigorous key security protocols in residential complexes.
by Caitlin Andrews - IAPP
The White House released its vision for artificial intelligence policy 23 July with a heavy focus on breaking down barriers to the technology’s innovation and adoption, including another attempt to stop states from enacting their own AI regulation.
The 28-page "America’s AI Action Plan" stems from President Donald Trump's January executive order on AI and is part of a marked tone shift toward policy aimed at fostering U.S. AI dominance in the face of fierce competition from China. Trump directed agencies to come up with a plan after extensive public comment from academia, civil society and industry. Additional executive orders putting some of the plan's points into action are expected, Reuters reports.
by Fisher Phillips
New Jersey officials recently released proposed privacy regulations that would create several new compliance obligations for businesses above and beyond what existing state law and many other state laws require, meaning you may need to adjust your compliance approach if you do business there. The June 2 release by the Office of Consumer Protection aims to stretch the boundaries of the New Jersey Data Privacy Act (NJDPA) – so much so, in fact, that you should not assume your existing compliance programs would fully satisfy these proposed requirements. They include detailed standards for obtaining consumer consent, specific content and timing requirements for loyalty program notices, expanded definitions of personal and sensitive data, and new restrictions on the use of data for AI model training. The public comment period for businesses that want to make their voice heard runs through August 1, 2025. What do you need to know about these proposed rules, and what can you do help shape policy before these take effect without substantive changes?
by Franco Faraudo - Propmodo
Florida has added a new requirement to every apartment operator’s compliance checklist. Prompted by the 2021 murder of 19-year-old Miya Marcano—who was killed in her Orlando apartment by a maintenance worker who used a spare key fob to enter—“Miya’s Law” now mandates stricter security protocols for multifamily properties. As of July 1, the law requires staff to give at least 24 hours’ written notice before entering any unit and for landlords to keep detailed entry logs for every apartment.
Read more: https://propmodo.com/floridas-new-security-law-just-changed-apartment-management/
by Karin Kaneko - The Japan Times
Amid heightened concerns over child safety, the government is expanding the scope of its planned background check system designed to protect children from sexual offenders.
A new system, commonly referred to as the “Japanese version of the U.K.’s Disclosure and Barring Service,” is set to go into effect in December 2026. It aims to ensure a safe learning environment for minors by facilitating background checks on individuals seeking work that involves interacting with children.
Read more: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/01/japan/crime-legal/japan-version-dbs/
by Katy Jo Richards - Dykema
Texas is considering HB 2466, a statewide ban-the-box bill that would restrict when employers can ask about criminal history.
The bill applies to public employers and private employers with 15 or more employees, but excludes certain regulated positions.
If enacted, HB 2466 would take effect September 1, 2025, requiring updates to hiring policies and practices.
by Ed Choi - Miller Nash
During the 2025 legislative session, Washington State enacted several new measures that will significantly impact employer obligations related to hiring practices and personnel recordkeeping. Two statewide bills—HB 1308 and HB 1747—make important changes to employee access to personnel files and the timing and use of criminal background checks in hiring. In addition, the Spokane City Council adopted a local ordinance restricting the use of residential address information in the early stages of the hiring process. These laws reflect a broader legislative focus on increasing transparency for workers and reducing barriers to employment. Read on to understand the implications of these new laws and learn what steps employers should take to prepare for these changes.
by MPP
HB 1, sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, would make possession of a limited amount of cannabis legal for adults 21 and older under Delaware state law.
A separate bill, HB 2, would legalize and regulate cultivation and sales.
The House passed both bills during the week of March 7 in 28-13 and 27-13 (with one absent) votes. On March 28, the Senate passed HB 1 in a (16-4) vote. The chamber also passed HB 2 (15-5) .The bills are now awaiting consideration from Governor John Carney (D).
Read more: https://www.mpp.org/states/delaware/delaware-hb-1-legalizing-simple-possession-bill-summary-old/
by Thomas Carnahan, Ph.D., Berkshire - JD Supra
Starting October 27, 2025 the city of Cleveland, OH will require private employers that employ at least 15 people within the city, as well as any employment agency acting on behalf of the employer, to provide salary ranges on all job announcements that are being advertised as well as “banning the box” on asking for salary history. While the new ordinance prohibits explicitly asking applicants for their salary history, using salary history is permitted under certain conditions.
Read more: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/city-of-cleveland-to-enact-new-pay-9385565/
by Lucas Schaetzel, Benesch - JD Supra
Montana’s amendments also remove the cure period for alleged violations beginning in October, provide prescriptive methods through which businesses have to provide consumers with targeted advertising opt out rights, and increase the disclosures necessary in privacy notices.
On May 8th, Montana’s Governor signed new amendments to Montana’s Consumer Data Privacy Act that expand its applicability by decreasing the threshold triggers and narrowing existing exemptions and removing the existing 60-day cure period that businesses were previously granted for alleged violations. The cure period sunsets on October 1, 2025.
Read more: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/montana-amends-consumer-data-privacy-7595829/
