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New Virginia laws taking effect July 1, impacting jobs, records, and public safety

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A slew of new Virginia laws effective July 1 targets employment fairness, criminal record sealing, gun restrictions, and public safety.

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  1. 12News Now Beaumont

    New laws going into effect July 1 by state (opens 12News Now Beaumont)

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    12News Now Beaumont's feed description

    Sweeping laws take effect July 1 across the U.S., impacting education, healthcare, gun law, and more.

  2. WAVY Norfolk

    New laws take effect July 1 in Virginia: What you need to know (opens WAVY Norfolk)

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    PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — A range of laws is set to take effect Wednesday, ranging from gun laws to workplace practices; here's what you need to know: One of the most talked-about is the ban on assault weapons, which now faces challenges in court.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    New Virginia laws starting July 1: Pay transparency, rent rules and more (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    New Virginia laws taking effect July 1 include changes to criminal records, rent payments, eviction notices, job postings, non-competes and traffic enforcement.

  4. Nevada Independent

    24 new Nevada laws take effect on July 1. Here's what to know. (opens Nevada Independent)

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    Less cellphone time for students, more rights for homeowners, and some relief from the heat: Here's a quick look at the new laws you care about.

  5. Virginia Mercury

    Here are 10 notable new Virginia laws that will take effect July 1 (opens Virginia Mercury)

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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.

  6. 13News Now Norfolk

    New Virginia laws taking effect July 1, impacting jobs, records, and public safety (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    A slew of new Virginia laws effective July 1 targets employment fairness, criminal record sealing, gun restrictions, and public safety.

  7. WRIC Richmond

    These new Virginia laws take effect July 1. Here's what to know (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    Hundreds of new laws are now in effect across the commonwealth, and some could be consequential for everyday Virginians.

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