Top Story VIRGINIA New Virginia laws take effect July 1 BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin Jul 1, 2026 Jul 1, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new batch of Virginia laws takes effect July 1, bringing changes for workers, employers, renters, gun owners, restaurants and consumers.kAm~?6 @7 E96 3:886DE 492?86D 7@C ;@3 D66<6CD :D A2J EC2?DA2C6?4J] t>A=@J6CD >FDE =:DE 2 H286[ D2=2CJ[ @C 8@@5\72:E9 A2J C2?86 :? ;@3 A@DE:?8D] t>A=@J6CD 2=D@ >2J ?@E 2D< 2AA=:42?ED 23@FE E96:C H286 @C D2=2CJ 9:DE@CJ @C FD6 E92E :?7@C>2E:@? 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