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What laws go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC July 1
- On July 1, dozens of new laws take effect across Virginia, Maryland, and D.C., marking the start of the new fiscal year and reflecting hundreds passed in 2025.
- During the 2025 legislative session, the Virginia General Assembly introduced nearly 2,000 measures, passing 916 bills with 727 enacted into law, reflecting extensive legislative activity.
- House Bill 2475 requires all adult vehicle passengers to wear seat belts, while Maryland and D.C. implement minimum wage increases and youth vaping restrictions, respectively.
- Following enactment, Virginia law enforcement can issue $25 fines for unbuckled passengers during stops, while schools must enforce new cellphone policies starting July 1.
- Beyond immediate changes, Maryland will analyze environmental and economic impacts of new data centers, with a report due by September 1, 2026, carried out by a team of experts.
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New Virginia laws on social media use and Nazi symbols go into effect today
Today marks the start of the state government's new fiscal year, and brings into effect numerous new laws that won approval during the 2025 General Assembly session. State legislators introduced just under 2,000 measures during the 2025 session. A total of 727 were enacted into law, according to state data. Among them are these, compiled
New laws in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. range from seat belts to taxes and more state headlines • Virginia Mercury
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newsontheneck.comNew laws in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. range from seat belts to taxes and more state headlines
• “New laws in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. range from seat belts to taxes.” — Washington Post • “‘Virginia Momnibus’ legislation signed to improve maternal health care, outcomes.” — WTKR • “What is a community land trust? James City County…
New laws set to take effect July 1 in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A new month means new laws in Virginia. Starting July 1, dozens of new laws will take effect, including several that could impact your life. One new law will require adults to wear a seatbelt, even in the back seat. Williamsburg Mother Christy King advocated for the new measure after her son Christopher was killed in a car crash in 2020 while not wearing a seatbelt. “Every single time you get in a car, make it the fir…
New laws set to take effect on July 1 in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A new month means new laws in Virginia. Starting July 1, dozens of new laws will take effect, including several that could impact your life. One new law will require adults to wear a seatbelt, even in the back seat. Williamsburg Mother Christy King advocated for the new measure after her son Christopher was killed in a car crash in 2020 while not wearing a seatbelt. “Every single time you get in a car, make it the fir…
Dozens of new laws will come into effect in Virginia, Maryland, and DC on Tuesday, July 1. Legislation addresses education, health care, and other issues that affect residents of the DC area on a daily basis. Many of the incoming laws address rapidly developing technologies, such as artificial intelligence. Lawmakers have also tried to address the impact of technology on children with new rules on phones in schools and compensation for children …
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