New laws in Virginia went into effect on January 1, 2025. Notable new laws include a minimum wage increase, changes to the Virginia Human Rights Act, and retirement savings plans for all employees.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — New year, new laws. Virginia is ringing in the new year with laws that will take effect starting New Year’s Day. One of the most anticipated laws is the increase in ...

Law in Virginia will also require that data controllers ... In the Old Line State, one of the most prominent new laws will increase safety protections for road workers. The Maryland Road Worker ...

Virginia's minimum wage will increase ... injured while working in violation of labor laws. The law, which goes into effect in the new year, raises the fine by 150% from the previous $10,000 ...

As superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools, I witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of delayed responses during a ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — As the new year approaches, residents across D.C., Maryland and Virginia should prepare for several legislative changes that could affect their daily lives and finances.

A bipartisan group of lawmakers has drawn up a series of bills to try and regulate data center developments. The state is ...

The General Assembly is gearing up to rein in on the growing use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by law ...

Virginia lawmakers hoped a 2020 law would help protect pedestrians. It’s been used to convict eight people in four years.

Virginia Republicans, facing a one-seat minority, hope to tackle the fentanyl crisis with stringent punishments including ...

Virginia Citizens Defense League President and gun rights advocate Philip Van Cleave said in a statement duplicate bills ...