The Laken Riley Act: Empowering States and Protecting Communities in Travel Decisions

The groundbreaking Laken Riley Act, poised to be enacted on January 20, 2025, heralds a transformative era in travel policy, where the collective wisdom of all 50 states' attorneys general will play a pivotal role in shaping policies that reflect local values and concerns. This democratization of decision-making is poised to introduce much-needed scrutiny and sustainability in the travel sector, potentially safeguarding both the environment and the social fabric of host communities, even if it means re-evaluating established practices like those governing international events such as the World Cup and Olympics.