On July 1, 2025, a wide array of new laws took effect across several U.S. states, including Florida, Virginia, Maryland, and California. Florida implemented nearly 150 new laws covering diverse areas such as education, driving regulations, law enforcement, and social media restrictions for children. Notable changes include bans on phone use in schools, adjustments to school start times, new rules for charter schools, and enhanced penalties for crimes including dangerous speeding, swatting, and scams. The state also introduced laws making it unlawful to harass first responders and enacted a fluoride ban and tax cuts. In Virginia, dozens of new laws became effective, addressing workplace accountability, road safety measures like mandatory seatbelt use for adults in the back seat, education reforms, and digital protections for children. Maryland's new laws focus on education, digital privacy, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and recreational marijuana regulations. California saw several new laws come into force, including an increase in the state gas tax, changes impacting to-go drinks, travel plans, and fuel prices. Additionally, nearly 200 new laws took effect in Nevada, targeting middle-income housing construction, expansion of medical residencies, and refunds for electricity overcharges. These legislative changes reflect a broad effort by multiple states to address public safety, education, health, and infrastructure as the calendar turned to July 2025.