What Virginia laws are going into effect starting July 1? [Video]

Many bills were passed during this year’s General Assembly. The laws cover many topics, but several signed by Governor Youngkin focus on child safety, public health.

NORFOLK, Va. — On July 1, a multitude of new laws will go into effect in Virginia, stemming from the legislative actions taken during the 2024 General Assembly session.

These bills, having successfully navigated the Senate and the House, were signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin. Covering a broad spectrum of issues, many of these new regulations enhance protections for children, reflecting an effort to address the welfare and safety of the state’s youngest residents.

Gov. Youngkin also made some significant vetoes of legislation that came to his desk during this year’s session. Here are a few of the bills that did not become law:

Here are some notable laws that will go into effect on July 1, 2024.

This bill signed by Youngkin on March 26 prohibits manufacturing, importing, selling, and …