General Assembly 2026 Here are 10 notable new Virginia laws that will take effect July 1 New rules on guns, schools, housing, wages and criminal justice begin rolling out across the commonwealth this week Click here to read more , and Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury July 1, 2026
Government Some Virginians with past felonies can apply to seal their records, starting next month Advocates and lawmakers say record sealing will help people overcome housing and employment barriers Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury June 11, 2026