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
General Assembly Virginia will allow for some criminal records to be sealed next year Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury May 15, 2025
General Assembly 2025 Unlikely allies unite for probation reform, but Youngkin has final say Legislation backed by conservatives and reform advocates offers a path to reduce recidivism Click here to read more , and Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury February 26, 2025