Florida’s New Security Law Just Changed Apartment Management

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/

Japan expands scope of background checks amid child safety concerns

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/

Texas Considers Statewide Ban-the-Box Law: What Employers Need to Know

by Katy Jo Richards - Dykema

Takeways

• 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.

Read more: https://www.laboremployment-lawblog.com/texas-considers-statewide-ban-the-box-law-what-employers-need-to-know/

New Hiring and Employment Records Laws Take Effect in Washington

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.

Read more: https://www.millernash.com/industry-news/new-hiring-and-employment-records-laws-take-effect-in-washington

Delaware HB 1: Legalizing Simple Possession Bill Summary

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/

City of Cleveland to Enact New Pay Transparency Requirement

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/

Montana Amends Consumer Data Privacy Act to Broaden Applicability and Enhance Protections for Minors

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/

Virginia will allow for some criminal records to be sealed next year

by Charlotte Rene Wood, Virginia Mercury - Daily News-Record

RICHMOND — Next summer, certain people with past convictions will be eligible to apply for their criminal records to be sealed — meaning long-past convictions won’t show up on background checks.

This can help people who have been formerly incarcerated and rehabilitated get a fresh start when applying for jobs, loans or apartments. The process stems from a 2021 law that underwent several years of workshopping before its delayed implementation.

Read more: https://www.dnronline.com/news/social_issues/virginia-will-allow-for-some-criminal-records-to-be-sealed-next-year/article_b7caa350-3763-5a81-9f95-3dab93f98b47.html

Illinois Anti-Discrimination Law to Address AI Goes Into Effect on 1 January 2026

by K&L Gates LLP, Claire Healy, Kathleen Parker, Erinn Rigney - JD Supra

Effective 1 January 2026, Illinois House Bill 3773 (HB 3773) amends the Illinois Human Rights Act, (IHRA) to expressly prohibit employers from using artificial intelligence (AI) that “has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes.” Specifically, Illinois employers cannot use AI that has a discriminatory effect on employees, “[w]ith respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure, or the terms, privileges, or conditions of employment.”

Read more: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/illinois-anti-discrimination-law-to-3367364/?origin=CEG&utm_source=CEG&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=CustomEmailDigest&utm_term=jds-article&utm_content=article-link

Tennessee Shares New Guide for Upcoming Consumer Privacy Law

The law gives people more control over how businesses collect, use, and store their personal information

The state attorney general’s office has released a new guide to help consumers and businesses understand a new state law that protects personal data. The Tennessee Information Protection Act will take effect on July 1.

Read more: https://www.nfib.com/news/news/tennessee-shares-new-guide-for-upcoming-consumer-privacy-law/