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New 2026 laws from ‘red stripe’ on driver’s licenses to ‘America First’ plates on roads

New 2026 laws from ‘red stripe’ on driver’s licenses to ‘America First’ plates on roads

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter The first of the year brings with it a variety of new state laws, including some that appear to contain first-of-their-kind policies, programs or procedures. Tourists celebrating the new year in Hawaii could become the first to be taxed to address the consequences of climate change. In Utah, people who party too heartily — and get caught driving drunk — could be among the first to have their driver’s licenses striped red with the label: “No Alcohol Sale.” And motorists in Georgia could become the first to display their patriotism via the stylings of President Donald Trump with a special “America First” vehicle license plate. Here’s a look at some of the new laws taking effect: The first tourism tax for the earth Many cities and states impose special taxes on …