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.

Commonwealth, multiple new laws will take effect as of Jan. 1., affecting everything from minimum wage to collecting children’s data.