New laws go into effect in Virginia, Maryland and DC on July 1
New measures cover paid leave, tenant protections, gun rules and a $0.45 minimum-wage increase for D.C. workers.
- Hundreds of new laws take effect across Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, reshaping regulations for workers, renters, drivers, and firearm owners.
- Legislative sessions prioritized labor protections following Democratic gains in Virginia elections, including new pay transparency requirements and limits on non-compete agreements for healthcare professionals and employees discharged without cause.
- House Bill 15 extends the mandatory eviction notice period from five days to 14 days, while House Bill 1005 prohibits landlords from charging processing fees on standard rent payments.
- While several firearm-related measures take effect, a preliminary injunction blocks Virginia State Police from enforcing Senate Bill 749, which bans certain assault-style weapons, pending ongoing constitutional litigation.
- Regional economic shifts accompany the legislative changes: Maryland increases fuel taxes to 46.6 cents per gallon for gasoline, while Washington, D.C. raises minimum wage to $18.40 per hour.
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D.C. Workers Get Raise as New Laws Take Effect Across Washington Region
On July 1, the DMV region will see a host of new laws taking effect, including a minimum wage increase, higher fuel taxes, new public safety measures, and expanded protections for workers and renters. The post D.C. Workers Get Raise as New Laws Take Effect Across Washington Region appeared first on The Washington Informer.
More expensive gasoline in Maryland, higher wages in DC, automatic erasing criminal record, and technology to stop the most dangerous drivers.More than a dozen new laws come into effect from this Wednesday, July 1st in DC, Maryland and Virginia.These are the ones that most impact your pocket, your job, and your record.Maryland: Gasoline goes up to 46.6 cents per gallonThe state gasoline tax in Maryland goes up from 46 to 46.6 cents per gallon, t…
Paid leave, gun restrictions and more laws taking effect in Virginia on July 1
More than 1,100 bills came out of this year's Virginia General Assembly session, and many will take effect tomorrow (Wednesday). After Democrats gained a trifecta with last year's election of Gov. Abigail Spanberger and control of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates, legislators' bills focused on priorities like immigration enforcement, gun control, housing and
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