These 11 new Alabama laws take effect Oct. 1: What you need to know

Eleven new Alabama laws take effect on October 1, covering topics such as sexual abuse victim protections, animal welfare, and the Gulf of America.
The laws address sexual abuse victim protections, animal welfare, and the Gulf of America.
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