The increase will apply to policies effective between HB 740: This new law makes it a Class 6 felony for a person to willfully break, injure, tamper with, or remove any part or parts of any vehicle, aircraft, boat, or vessel to remove a catalytic converter or the parts thereof.Read our story here. hZmoH+"vX46W$pm*cmud'Vw055VF{1lxem`#(0y6ZEQUIAhp?2!E22Ydf:)q# xA7FZ3nL This law requires any motor vehicle liability insurance policy issued, delivered, or renewed in Virginia after July 1, 2023, to include a statement providing underinsured motorist coverage that pays any damages to an insured in addition to bodily injury or property damage. Hospitals are required to inform every uninsured patient that they have the option to enter into a payment plan with the hospital. HB 1191(Marcus alert system): Extends the date by which localities shall establish voluntary databases to be made available to the 9-1-1 alert system and the Marcus alert system to provide relevant mental health information and emergency contact information for appropriate response to an emergency or crisis from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2023.Read our story here. Read our story here. hbbd```b``A$- HB 750: Prohibits police departments and sheriff's offices from utilizing ticket quotas. A new Virginia state law, which took effect on January 1, 2021, requires anyone who applies for a concealed carry permit to take an in-person firearms training Thisnewly created law addresses the rising level of crimes related to cars, especially catalytic converter thefts. In this article, well cover the basics of primary and secondary traffic violations in Virginia. However, the easiest is to simply avoid driving over 80 miles per hour. While many of the laws passed by the legislative body took effect July 1, others were delayed until Jan. 1. Why dont we expect them to actually get probable cause for drug possession or gun possession before they pull a car over? Haywood said. In February 2023, notable outcomes included avoiding jail for 107 mph (Feb 17, DISCLAIMER EACH CASE IS UNIQUE AND CASE RESULTS DEPEND ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. To use standard view, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, then try again. endstream endobj 1043 0 obj <>/Metadata 76 0 R/Pages 1040 0 R/StructTreeRoot 209 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1044 0 obj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 1040 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> endobj 1045 0 obj <>stream The new law also prohibits hospitals from engaging in extraordinary collections practices unless the hospital has made all reasonable efforts to determine whether the patient qualifies for assistance. This statute is exactly what you would think it is, but the new amendment forbids an officer from stopping a vehicle specifically because the exhaust system is not in good working order. The Virginia General Assembly is offering access to the Code of Virginia on the Internet as a service to the public. This new bill requires hospitals to determine whether each patient is eligible for medical assistance or for financial assistance under the hospitals financial assistance policy. And we are hoping to achieve the same thing. The Virginia General Assembly approved legislation earlier this year to end capital punishment. These are the new Virginia laws taking effect on July 1 After another series of sessions from Virginia lawmakers, there are many new laws and amendments to Staunton, VA 24401, 300 West Burke Street We respond to all communications within one business day. These include certain defective equipment, objects dangling from your rearview mirror, loud exhaust, tinted windows and smelling marijuana to name a few. Several minor infractions, while still illegal, can no longer be the primary reason police stop you while youre driving. July 1 marks the beginning of dozens of new pieces of legislation in the commonwealth. Schedule your consultation today and lets talk about what we can do for you! This was previously banned in an effort by the Northam administration to reduce racial disparities. The minimum fine for littering in Virginia will double on July 1, going from $250 to $500. The Law Regarding First-Time DUI Infractions The new amendment prevents an officer from stopping a vehicle specifically for objects in the windshield that obstruct the drivers view. The bill provides for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in areas designated by the Board during all hours of operation of the mixed beverage casino licensee and authorizes the licensee to provide gifts of alcoholic beverages to patrons and establish loyalty or reward credit programs under certain conditions. %PDF-1.6 % On January 1, 2021 police in Virginia began enforcing the new Virginia law that prohibits drivers from holding a cell phone while driving. Virginians, hold on tight to your balloons. Violations can be reported to the WebChapter 1 General Provisions ( 46.2-100 through 46.2-119) Chapter 2 Department of Motor Vehicles ( 46.2-200 through 46.2-230) Subtitle II. Police officers were formerly able to stop a vehicle because a brake light was in defective condition, regardless of whether it affected the drivers ability to drive the vehicle or not. WebVirginia's cellular telephone law prohibits the use of cell phones while driving, regardless of whether such device is or is not hand-held. Now that the calendar has turned to 2022, several new laws have officially gone into effect in Virginia. This will handled and regulated by the Virginia Beverage Control Authority. Another big law in Virginia is minimum wage. a new law took effect on January 1st, 2021, Suspending items in your car (such as from a rear-view mirror). Starting Thursday, intentionally releasing non-biodegradable balloons into the air will be illegal and carry a civil penalty of $25 per balloon. What Happens to Repeat DUI Offenders in Virginia? 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. "We're really happy that Virginia has taken this step," Monica Engebretson, the public affairs head for North American Cruelty Free International, said. These types of pretextual stops were the basis for a large number of DUI/DWI charges for many drivers across Virginia for many years. Martinsburg, WV 25401, Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Disability Benefits, Disability Claims: Long-Term and Short-Term. Several new Virginia laws went into effect on March 1st, 2021 that downgrade certain traffic violations from primary to secondary offenses. There really isnt much point behind this and its really not going to accomplish anything positive, Hall said. Virginia was the fourth state to pass such a law and since then four more states have as well. info@ritchielawfirm.com, 71 South Court Square Asian man using face scanner to unlock glass door in office building. This bill allows police departments, including local agencies and university departments, to use facial recognition technology for "certain authorized uses." Copyright 2021 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. This has got to be one of the dumbest pieces of legislation Ive ever read, Hall said. We provide transparent flat fees and flexible payment plans in most cases. As a result of several new laws which went into effect on March 1st, 2021, many Virginia traffic violations have been downgraded from primary to secondary offenses. This newly created law addresses the rising level of crimes related to cars, especially catalytic converter thefts. SB 87: Prohibits sale of dogs or cats for experimental purposes. Harrisonburg, VA 22801, 25 East Boscawen Street Virginia is becoming more strict on who can be classified as an independent contract. Authentication by facial recognition concept. To summarize, the changes brought on by this bill have downgraded several traffic violations from primary to secondary offenses. reports of animal welfare violations at a breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Virginia. And starting in 2022, towns or cities with municipal elections in May are now in November with the rest of Commonwealth. We offer free initial consultations for anyone charged with a DUI/DWI in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Suffolk, Portsmouth, or Northampton on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. In Virginia, hanging things from your rear view mirror is generally illegal. HB 234: Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to study the current oversight and regulation of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other congregate living settings to improve efficiency and effectiveness of regulation and oversight, provide better transparency for members of the public navigating the process of receiving services from such facilities, and better protect the health and safety of the public and to report their findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Chairmen of the Senate Committees on Education and Health and Finance and Appropriations and the House Committees on Appropriations and Health, Welfare and Institutions by October 1, 2022. Those are people that we want to arrest because theyre criminals.. Roanoke city attorney, Tim Spencer, told 10 News: Were going to continue to connect people with services. As we mentioned above, these laws stem from a special session that took place in late 2020 with the goal of addressing racial issues in Virginias judicial system. HB 120: Authorizes resident veterans who have a service-connected disability of at least 30% to receive from the Department of Wildlife Resources a lifetime license to hunt and freshwater fish at no cost or a reduced cost depending on the veteran's disability rating. This statute requires that every vehicle have two red lights plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet on the rear of the vehicle. Northam says that by ending mandated vehicle safety inspections, which includes a $20 fee for most vehicles and cutting vehicle registration fees in half, Virginians would save more than $280 million per year. Motor Vehicles (2022 Updates) Subtitle I. 1042 0 obj <> endobj This new law requires motor vehicles, trailers, and semi-trailers that were previously exempted from the registration requirement to be covered by motor vehicle insurance or an umbrella or excess insurance policy. You can see that schedule here. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. You may go when the way is clear. HB 632: Officers can stop vehicles with loud exhaust systems again. This new law comes shortly after Virginias marijuana decriminalization law, that went into effect on July 1, 2020 and made the punishment for possessing an ounce or less of marijuana a civil matter, punishable by a $25 fine. Beginning July 1, 2022, the following new laws will go into effect in Virginia: This new law modifies the formula for compensating wrongfully incarcerated persons to equal $55,000 per year of incarceration, adjusted for inflation, and changes the amount of compensation that may be paid out as a lump sum to equal 25 percent of the total award with the remainder to be paid out as an annuity with a term of 10 years.
