Virginia’s Big New Laws for Everyday Lives | Charlottesville News

Virginia just dropped a wave of new laws that hit home—healthcare insurers now need doctor or pharmacist approval before denying treatments, farm equipment’s green lights mean extra caution on the road, and texting while driving? Seriously, put the phone down. Safety gets tougher too: leave a gun in an unlocked car and you’re looking at $250, and if you’ve got kids, guns must be locked away or face jail time. Gun manufacturers could soon be sued if they fail to stop sales to illegal buyers. Tenants get stronger protections: landlords must fix unsafe conditions, you’ve got 14 days to catch up on rent before eviction, and back rent disputes get heard alongside eviction cases. Criminal records are getting lighter: shoplifting and trespassing now auto-sealed, and past marijuana possession convictions may be eligible for review. And data centers? New electricity taxes and stricter rules are coming. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dad4e87c7ea3889b