(HB 234), A nurse practitioner who does not prescribe controlled substances or devices may practice in his/her category in which he/her is certified and licensed without a written practice agreement. If there is no website, copies must be made available at a prominent public location. It also includes a delayed enactment date of January 2022 to give the Department of Corrections time to reprogram its computer system. The legislation, introduced by Del. A new law will change how absentee ballots are counted in Virginia, requiring local election officials to report them by precinct instead of putting them into one centralized precinct. Owners of residential dwellings with actual knowledge of a lis pendens (notice of a lawsuit regarding real property) filed against the dwelling must provide a written disclosure to prospective purchasers. The bill, introduced by Del. (HB 277/SB 622), Real Estate licensees (agents/brokers) must disclose ownership interest in any property of discussion. SB 741: Authorizes local law-enforcement agencies, campus police departments and State Police to use facial recognition technology for certain authorized uses as defined in the bill. (HB 748/SB 150), This bill terminates the Town of St. Charles in Lee County. (HB 95), Hunting on Sunday on both public and private land is permitted as long as it takes place at least 200 yards from a place of worship. Local school boards must adopt policies by January 1, 2023 providing for parental notification if books or other assigned materials contain sexually explicit content and provide an alternative option. (SB 656), The Board of Educations licensure regulations must provide for licensure by reciprocity for any spouse of an active duty or reserve member of the Armed Forces who has obtained a valid out-of-state license. Youngkin creates a new penalty for marijuana possession, making it a misdemeanor to carry more than four ounces of cannabis but less than a pound in public. With that anniversary comes multiple changes to marijuana laws in the commonwealth. A similar effort failed in 2020, but lawmakers passed the measure earlier this year and it was signed by Gov. That date requirement was previously prior to January 1, 1948. (HB 1356), A registered voter must provide a reason for being absent or unable to vote at his regular polling place on election day in order to receive an absentee ballot. Should the tenant be unable to resolve the issue within 21 days, the tenant has the remaining 9 days to vacate the rental property. Lawmakers in the General Assembly introduced and approved measures during the 2022 session. NEW LAWS July 1, 2022. (HB 741), The Department of Elections must establish standards for ascertaining and reporting absentee ballots. If you have special interest in any law, you can read the full text by searching the bill number or consult an attorney for applicability to your circumstances. Members of the PTE may also be eligible for a credit for taxes paid by the PTE to other states with substantially similar laws. A maximum of 4.5 sentence credits may be earned for each 30 days served on a sentence for a conviction for any offense of: 1. July 1st marked the one year anniversary of marijuana legalization in Virginia. (HB 127), The Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Historic Preservation Fund was established for the purpose of awarding grants to eligible state-recognized and federally-recognized Indian tribes, private nonprofit organizations, and localities for the eligible costs of acquiring land or permanent protective interest and undertaking preservation activities on the land that is of cultural or historic significance. Several new laws become effective across Virginia on July 1. Possession of more than an ounce but less than a pound was previously punishable as a civil violation with a $25 fine. Most new laws take effect on July 1st. This bill was left in the House committee. Members of the PTE will be eligible for a credit equal to the amount of Virginia tax paid by the PTE. Published: 10:57 AM EDT July 4, 2022 Updated: 10:57 AM EDT July 4, 2022 RICHMOND, Va. EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above outlines multiple new laws that went into effect in Virginia on July 1. "What was proposed in this law was the . Here are some of Virginias new laws taking effect in Friday, July 1, 2022: Virginians will be allowed to get cocktails to-go and alcoholic drinks delivered to them until 2024 after the General Assembly passed a bill that one lawmaker called a lifeline to small businesses. The Virginia State Capitol on Wednesday April 1, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber). Beginning January 1, 2023, sales tax on food for home consumption and certain essential personal hygiene products will decrease to 1% statewide. RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) - Several new laws will take effect in Virginia once the calendar hits July 1, including a ban on police ticket quotas, a new marijuana possession . In 2020 . HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - July is just around the corner and then some new laws will take effect in Virginia SB 658: The law-enforcement agency that receives a physical evidence recovery kit shall store such kit for a period of 10 years or until 10 years after the victim reaches the age of majority if the victim was a minor at the time of collection, whichever is longer. Updated: Jul 1, 2022 / 03:35 PM EDT. Additional legal resources include articles interpreting and explaining the laws of Virginia, and company news about our lawyers' achievements and outstanding work and contributions to our community. Scrap metal purchasers are required to maintain records of purchases of catalytic converters for two years. HB 358: Directs the Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs and the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, in conjunction with the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity, to examine the waiving of fees associated with permits necessary to establish a small business for veteran-owned small businesses. TodayJuly 1, 2022marks the effective date for a handful of new Virginia laws that public and private employers should note. Glenn Youngkin signed, amended and vetoed the measures once they reached his desk. (HB 93), Financial institutions must cooperate with social services in any investigation of alleged adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation conducted by a local department of social services. (HB 258), The Department of Criminal Justice Services must establish training standards for law-enforcement personnel regarding the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking. These include: With the aim of combating animal cruelty, lawmakers passed several bills that Gov. (HB 213/SB 375), Volunteer audiologists who hold an unrestricted license in another state may volunteer to provide free health care to an underserved area of the Commonwealth under the auspices of a publicly supported nonprofit organization for not more than three consecutive days. The possession, carry, sale, purchase and manufacture of automatic (switchblade) knives will be legal in the state. The Law of 22 June 2022 on the management and recovery of seized or confiscated assets, which came into force on 5 July 2022, established the Asset Management Office (Bureau de gestion des avoirs).The Asset Management Office is responsible for managing all amounts seized during the course of domestic or overseas criminal proceedings . Now, the Virginia General Assembly has amended several laws to give Virginia drivers much greater protection from these types of traffic stops. This year the General Assembly considered 3,722 bills. Through this summary, Virginia DWR will provide information on bills filed during the 2023 General Assembly related to the Department's mission or that may affect our operations and be of interest to you. . HB 1273: Requires that any dog engaged in lawful hunting wear a substantial collar with a tag attached that identifies the name of the owner or custodian of the dog and a current phone number. . It impacts some inmates who thought it would apply to them on 7/1/2022. Virginia's municipal elections . 00:00 00:00. (HB 756/SB 614), A new law creates a four-level earned credit system that allows incarcerated felons to reduce their sentences up to 15 days for every 30 days served. S-corporations, LLCs, partnerships, etc.) Author: Jenna Pierson. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Gov. SB 493: Provides that any person 18 years of age or older who knowingly transmits an intimate image, as defined in the bill, by computer or other electronic means to the computer or electronic communication device of another person 18 years of age or older when such other person has not consented to the use of his computer or electronic communication device for the receipt of such material or has expressly forbidden the receipt of such material shall be considered a trespass and shall be liable to the recipient of the intimate image for actual damages or $500, whichever is greater, in addition to reasonable attorney fees and costs. The new law going into effect July 1 also ensures that arrest numbers or summonses issued by an officer will not be used as the sole criteria for reviewing job performance. Virginia schools have to alert parents if books or other materials their children are assigned have sexually explicit content and provide an alternative option if they want one by 2023. ROANOKE, Va. - There are several new laws and ordinances that take effect on January 1, 2022. SB 88: Requires any person or entity that breeds dogs or cats for sale or transfer to an animal testing facility to keep records of each animal for five years from the date of the acquisition, transfer, or disposition and to quarterly submit a summary of the records to the State Veterinarian. This bill was passed by the House but not the Senate. (HB 417), Fees for processing or issuing an application for a resident handgun permit, including any costs for the clerks consultation with law-enforcement agencies, have been eliminated. The bill was signed by former Gov. Youngkin will block hundreds of incarcerated individuals from being eligible to take advantage ofVirginias new earned sentence credit program. Spurred on by horrid conditions reported at Envigos Cumberland County beagle breeding facility, the bills include a ban on importing dogs or cats for sale if the individual has received certain citations on or after July 1, 2023, pursuant to the federal Animal Welfare Act.. Following last year's wave of new employment laws (previously covered as follows: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3), Virginia has adopted a variety of new laws that will take effect July 1 and continue to transform the Commonwealth's employment law landscape.Virginia employers should carefully review these new laws to ensure compliance in this changing environment and in light of newly expanded . (HB 14), The prohibition on the carrying of dangerous weapons in a place of worship without good and sufficient reason while a meeting for religious purposes is being held has been removed. RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - July 1st is the day most new laws take effect in Virginia. (HB 83/SB 589), The Town of Ivor has been added to the list of towns that may authorize the operation of golf carts and utility vehicles on designated public highways despite not having established its own police departments. (HB 189/SB 509), Expiration of the Commission to Study Slavery and Subsequent De Jure and De Facto Racial and Economic Discrimination Against African Americans has been extended from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2024. Virginia lawmakers overwhelmingly approved legislation that bans police and sheriffs departments from requiring a specific number of tickets and arrests from their officers. (HB 283/SB 467), Local public bodies subject to FOIA must post meeting minutes on their official public government website if any, within seven working days of final approval of the minutes. Virginia and Colorado take second place, each enacting at least eight new laws that take effect July-August 2022. If duly certified by the Board, optometrists may perform certain types of laser surgery of the eye. The legislation was named after Marcus-David Peters, who wasfatally shot by a Richmond police officer in 2018while experiencing an apparent mental health crisis alongside Interstate-95. HB 140: Changes the date of establishment that qualifies historical African American cemeteries for appropriated funds to care for such cemeteries from prior to January 1, 1900, to prior to January 1, 1948, and provides that the total number of graves in a qualifying cemetery shall be the number of markers of African Americans who were interred in such cemetery prior to January 1, 1948. HB 455: Authorizes the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (the Board) to issue a mixed beverage casino license. The new law won't go into effect until July 2022 in order to give the Department of Corrections time to upgrade its computer system. Starting July 1, 2022, a number of new state and local tax laws go into effect in Virginia. A law taking effect July 1 will allow hunting on public land in Virginia on Sundays. A new law bans colleges and universities in Virginia private or public from prohibiting its student-athletes from: Virginia lawmakers voted earlier this year to exclude criminal investigative files from completed cases from public records requests under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Table of Contents (2022 Updates) Print; Please note: this is not the full Code of Virginia. A look at Virginia's new laws taking effect on July 1 By Hannah Eason and Henry Graff Published : Jun. Northam said the new law will shift the focus of Virginia's current probation laws, which he said focused "too much on punishment, and too little on grace for people trying to do the right . Before the law was approved, inmates could earn up to 4.5 days per month. This year's laws impact school safety, the environment, vehicles, parking, taxes and community engagement. Virginia lawmakers pass bipartisan budget deal, reported at Envigos Cumberland County beagle breeding facility, READ MORE: Youngkin signs Beagle Bills for animal welfare reform, changes a rule for bicycles traveling side by side, READ MORE: 550 inmates wont be released early this summer after last-minute vote, VADOC says, Virginias new earned sentence credit program, lifted Virginias ban on police use of facial recognition, LEARN MORE: Youngkin amends bill lifting facial recognition technology ban in Virginia, LEARN MORE: Bill increasing hazing penalty fails after death of VCU student Adam Oakes, the Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Historic Preservation Fund, eligible for state funding for preservation and restoration, fatally shot by a Richmond police officer in 2018, READ MORE: Virginia lawmakers approve budget with new marijuana possession crime, to register with the states Board of Pharmacy, nearly 750 medical cannabis practitioners registered in the state, one of Gov. BALANCE OF POWER--LIMITATION ON GUBERNATORIAL AUTHORITY, Any executive order issued by the Governor pursuant to his powers under the Emergency Services and Disaster Law is limited to 45 days from the date of issuance. Best Practices for Residential Executory Real Estate Contracts. (HB 205), Sales of to-go cocktails and alcohol for consumption off premises has been extended until 2024. People will still need approval from one of thenearly 750 medical cannabis practitioners registered in the state, the first step inthe current process. The start of July brings with it a new set of laws that are taking effect in Virginia. (HB 430), Just a year after the abolishment of capital punishment, this bill would bring back the death penalty for the willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing of a law-enforcement officer. (HB 10), The prohibition on any person who is not a licensed firearms dealer to purchase more than one handgun in a 30-day period has been removed. Dont have an individual account? (HB 215/SB 62), This bill requires that schools have detailed safety audit plans. Effective date(s): July 1, 2022; July 1, 2023; and July 1, 2024 These identical bills amend various sections of Virginia Code and adds section 24.2-671.2, which sets new standards for the conduct of risk-limiting audits. Virginia Inmates May Be Eligible for Early Release. (SB 8), Special hunting and fishing licenses for veterans who have a service-connected disability of at least 30 percent may receive at no cost or a reduced cost depending on the veterans disability rating, a lifetime license to hunt and freshwater fish. State lawmakers approved legislation creatingthe Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Historic Preservation Fund, which can give money to state and federally recognized Native American tribes, nonprofits and localities. New state laws take effect July 1. This bill was passed in the House, rejected in the Senate, and was continued to special session. control license and fee reform from July 1, 2021, to January 1, 2022. Additional increases will move the minimum wage to $11.00 on January 1, 2022, and to $12.00 on January 1, 2023. Removes the requirement for an indigent defendant, as defined in the bill, to post an appeal bond in an unlawful detainer action appealed from the general district court. the new license requires delivery personnel to pass an alcohol delivery safety and responsibility course and certify their compliance with the regulations annually. Virginia Law Library. Qualifying military benefits include: Qualifying taxpayers who file by November 1 may be eligible for a one-time rebate of up to $250 for single filers and up to $500 for joint filers. (HB 49), This bill provides the right to propagate shellfish by any legal means. Previously Virginia's minimum wage was the federal amount of $7.25. Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the 2022 budget bill which contains language recriminalizing activities involving the personal possession of over four ounces of marijuana in public. The key or combination to the containers must be inaccessible to minors. This summary offers a highlight of some of the new laws and a brief list of bills that were proposed but havent been passed into law. Virginia NORML notes: As proposed in 2021, localities wishing to prohibit retail sales would be fiscally responsible for holding such referenda. A person charged with these offenses may apply for a permit before their court hearing and, if issued, may present it to a judge so that the court may dismiss the charge. Whether you want to DIY it or go with a craft kit, theres something for everyone this St. Patricks Day. Virginia has over 700 new laws. Each local school board that controls a Governors school must collaborate to ensure that every public middle school that is eligible to send students to the Governors school offers coursework, curriculum, and instruction comparable in content and rigor in order to provide each student with an opportunity to gain admission to and excel academically at the Governors school. Having a loud car exhaust system is . The bill remains in committee. HB 397: Modifies the formula for compensating wrongfully incarcerated persons to equal $55,000 per year of incarceration, adjusted for inflation, changes the amount of compensation that may be paid out as a lump sum to equal 25% of the total award with the remainder to be paid out as an annuity with a term of 10 years. Heres a brief summary of some of the more notable laws passed by the 2021 Virginia legislature. Copyright 2020Virginia Department of Taxation. Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities under the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act as of July 1, 2022 A new law going into effect in July creates a four-level earned credit system that allows people who are incarcerated to reduce their sentences up to 15 days for every 30 days served. HB 829: Permits school boards to fulfill the staffing ratio requirements for school counselors under specific circumstances listed in the bill. Beginning July 1, 2023, farm vehicles will be required to display a DMV-issued permanent plate. VIRGINIA From abolishing the death penalty to allowing simple possession of marijuana, several new laws will be taking effect in Virginia on Thursday, July 1. Knife Rights' Virginia Switchblade Ban Repeal Bill, SB 758, is effective July 1st, 2022. NEW HOUSING LAWS TAKING EFFECT TODAY. Get Virginia tax filing reminders and tax news for individuals and businesses. Dean Mirshahi 7/1/2022. HB 727: Expands the definition of a qualified organization that may receive funds for maintenance of a historical African American cemetery to include any locality whose purpose for applying for funding from the Department of Historic Resources is to maintain a neglected historical African American cemetery, or a portion thereof, that is located within its jurisdictional bounds. This bill was left in the House committee. During the 2022 Virginia . Under the legislation, an intimate image is considered any photo, film, video, recording, digital picture or other visual reproduction of an adult who is naked. Generally, the new laws become effective on July 1st with exceptions for either immediate or delayed enactment. You should consult an attorney or read the code if you want to know specifics. SB 87: Prohibits sale of dogs or cats for experimental purposes. (SB 327), Willfully breaking or removing any part of a vehicle, aircraft, boat, or vessel to prevent its operation and specifically removing a catalytic converter is a Class 6 felony. Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana: Through the budget, lawmakers also created a new criminal misdemeanor for possessing more than 4 ounces (113 grams) but not more than 1 pound (454 grams) of marijuana in public. (HB 4/SB 36), The School Health Services Committee was established to review and provide advice to the General Assembly and other policy makers regarding proposals that require local school boards to offer certain health services at school. Other measures impacting Virginia ABC, the agencys licensees and those seeking licenses will also go into effect. On top of letting them avoid waiting for a license from the board, a process that can take months, the law will also allow patients to not have to pay a $50 application fee. (HB 1077), A minor engaged in prostitution shall not be processed as a delinquent but will be referred to the local department of social services for an assessment and services. Seven Virginia ABC-Related Laws Go Into Effect on July 1. June 30, 2022. The new regulations pertain to unregistered farm vehicles. The new laws cover everything from THC edibles to hunting on Sundays. The law set out to have localities implement a system requiring mental health professionals to join law enforcement when responding to incidents where people were experiencing a mental health crisis. Any person who performs an abortion with knowledge that the procedure is sought solely due to a genetic disorder, gender, or ethnicity of the unborn child is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Substances added via this process will be removed from the schedule after 18 months unless a general law is enacted adding the substance to the schedule. Here's a rundown. Increased standard deduction Home. A common theme is that they are generally considered defense-friendly, but not all. While many of the laws passed by the Virginia General Assembly body took effect July 1, others were delayed until Jan. 1. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. 1, 2021 at 2:35 PM EDT Because the law requires the credits to be applied . On October 4, 2021, the CPPA selected Ashkan Soltani as the agency's new Executive Director. If those targets are not met, then the standard deduction will increase to $7,500 and $15,000, respectively. (HB 23), The procedure by which any attorney or law-enforcement officer may apply for an emergency substantial risk order to prohibit a person who poses a substantial risk of injury to himself or others from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm has been repealed. Virginians, hold on tight to your balloons. 14-day Notice & Payment Plan Offer: Until July 1, 2022, all landlords must provide tenants who fail to pay rent on time a 14-day "pay or quit" notice. (HB 286), Home care organizations licensure renewal requirement has been increased from annually to every three years. Governor: Vetoed by Governor. Starting in July, any adult who knowingly sends an intimate image electronically to another adult without their consent could face a financial penalty. A push for change in the way fraternities and sororities prevent hazing came in the wake of the death of Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old Virginia Commonwealth University freshman whodied of alcoholic intoxicationlast year and whose death inspired the legislation. The bill provides that such online course shall be provided at no cost to the hotel proprietors and their employees. Pass an alcohol delivery safety and responsibility course and certify their compliance with the regulations.... 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