New laws in Virginia, DC, Maryland take effect in the new year

A slew of new laws will go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and D.C. on New Year’s Day.

Health, social media and paychecks are among the topics addressed in the wide range of legislation that hits the books on Jan. 1, 2026.

Here a few of the new laws beginning in the new year:

Virginia

You can find details on any Virginia laws on the state law portal.

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