RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia is entering a new year and with that new year comes new laws. Many of the laws passed by the General Assembly and approved by Gov. Ralph Northam in 2021 have already gone into effect but some don’t start until New Year’s Day.
Here is a list of some of Virginia’s new laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2022:
Starting in 2022, motor vehicle liability insurance will cover more in cases of bodily injury or death of a person. The increase will apply to policies effective between Jan. 1, 2022, and Jan. 1, 2025. Liability insurance will now cover $30,000 when one person is harmed or killed instead of $25,000. In cases involving two people, coverage increases from $50,000 to $60,000.
A new Virginia law directs the Virginia Department of Health to contract a nonprofit data services organization to create a database of prescription drug pricing. Health carriers, pharmacy benefits managers and drug manufacturers will be required to report drug price information to the organization.
The Humane Cosmetics Act puts an end to cosmetics testing on animals in Virginia and also prevents any further sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals. Anyone who violates the law could pay up to $5,000 in initial fines and $1,000 for each day they continue breaking the law.
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