With the New Year comes new laws that will go into effect starting in 2024. From health to education, to even your pets, there are a few laws that you should keep in mind while heading into the New Year. Lawmakers are cracking down on porch pirates by making it a felony in Pennsylvania. The bill was introduced by Senator Frank Farry and approved by Governor Josh Shapiro on Dec. 14. The felony charges are applied if someone steals a package that is equal to or more than $2,000. Police officers will see a change regarding what it will take to earn the badge. Starting in 2024, aspiring police officers will now have a lower fitness requirement, Currently, officers in training have to score within the 30th percentile in evaluations like running, bench presses, and sit-ups. The new law now says officers only have to score in the 15th percentile. Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/politics/pennsylvania-laws-effect-2024-health-education-prison-crime/521-3cf4f69c-485d-4990-9f47-8b33b7d44e7b WPMT-FOX43's YouTube channel is a hub for the best of FOX43 News and its investigative reports, top headlines, and digital exclusive content: youtube.com/c/fox43 SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/c/fox43