Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, a slew of new laws will take effect in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, ranging from traffic laws to changes to the minimum wage. Though residents and commuters will have several new rules to remember and follow later this week,

New laws in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia affect health care, consumer rights, transportation, and environmental standards.

As we look to 2025, several new laws will be going into effect in both Virginia and North Carolina. For Virginia, there will be an increase in minimum wage. At the start of 2025, the minimum wage will go from $12 per hour to $12.41 per hour.