Hundreds of new laws effective today

Hundreds of new laws passed by the state legislature and signed by Governor Herbert are taking effect today in Utah. 

A new hate crime law that adds protections for dozens of groups goes into effect today, as does a digital privacy law requiring police to get a warrant for emails, instant messages and other forms of digital communication. 

Utah's marriage age is now 18-years-old, though a judge can grant permission for teens to marry at 16 or 17.