US Lacrosse has announced the updated rule changes for 2017.  There a number of smaller rules regarding equipment.  The largest changes comes during the draw.  Beginning is 2017, the players below the restraining line will not be able to leave the restraining area before possession is secured (similar to the boy's rules).

This rule was adapted to increase safety.  Laurette Payette (US Lacrosse Women's Officials Subcommittee) notes, "By limiting the number of players attempting to put the ball in play after the draw, we trust that there will be fewer fouls and that the ball will more quickly come into play."

Specific Changes come in the following sections (taken from LaxPower):

Rule 2, Section 9: Outlines the certification changes to eyewear protection.

Rule 2, Section 10: Outlines the ASTM certification changes to headgear.

Rule 5, Section 1: Players below the restraining lines on the draw may not cross until possession has been established.

Rule 5, Section 28: Stick checks may only be requested during a stoppage of the game clock.

Rule 5, Section 28: Stick checks may be requested immediately following regulation or overtime.

Rule 6, Section 1: Adjusted the "note" to remove 'looking to shoot' from the Obstruction of Free Space criteria.

Rule 6, Section 2f: Added the wording "except with a kicking action on a non-shooting attempt" to the rule that 'players may not use their bodies to play the ball.'

Rule 7, Section2: Penalty administration for dangerous shot and illegal shot to be aligned, with the ball being given to the closest defender no closer than 8m to the goal.

For the full text look here.