On July 1, 2025, numerous new laws took effect across several U.S. states, notably Florida, California, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Florida implemented nearly 150 new laws, including social media restrictions for children, prohibitions against harassing first responders, changes to school policies such as phone bans, adjusted school start times, and expanded charter school regulations. The state also introduced new driving laws addressing speeding, DMV procedures, and HOV tolls, alongside the introduction of new crimes, harsher penalties, and changes in law enforcement practices. California enacted several new laws, including a 2-cent-per-gallon gas tax increase approved by voters, contributing to the state's already high gas prices. Other California laws affect to-go drink regulations and travel plans. Virginia introduced dozens of new laws impacting workplace accountability, road safety—including a requirement for adults to wear seatbelts in the back seat—education, and digital protections for children. Maryland's new laws address education, digital privacy, housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and recreational marijuana. The District of Columbia and surrounding DMV area also saw new laws come into effect on July 1, covering various regulatory and safety measures. Additionally, nearly 200 new laws took effect in Nevada, focusing on middle-income housing construction, expanding medical residencies, and refunding electricity overcharges. These legislative changes reflect a broad effort across multiple states to update regulations in areas such as education, public safety, digital privacy, transportation, and taxation.