Several new state laws are in effect

Several new Louisiana laws have gone into effect since Jan. 1, while others go into effect later this year.

Here are those already on the books HB648: Prohibits certain procedures to alter the sex of a minor child (Act 466) HB337: Eliminates the minimum child support award in the child support guidelines (Act 24) HB447: Requires agency referrals of delinquent debt to the office of debt recovery for…