Here are 10 notable new Virginia laws that will take effect July 1

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 1,339

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Hundreds of new Virginia laws will begin taking effect Wednesday, after Gov. Abigail Spanberger acted on more than 1,100 bills approved by the Democratic-controlled General Assembly earlier this year.

Not every measure passed this year will be triggered into action all at once. Some policies will phase in over the coming months or years, while others begin changing rules for Virginia residents, schools, businesses and courts starting this week.

Among the laws …

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