Several New Laws Take Effect Today In Virginia. This Includes Lifting A Ban On Facial Recognition Technology, Expanding Hunting On Public Lands To Include Sundays, Allowing Parental Say In Classroom Materials And Adding A New Criminal Penalty For Possessing More Than Four Ounces Of Marijuana. In Tennessee, New Laws Taking Effect Today Includes The Truth In Sentencing Act Aimed At Protecting Victims Of Crime. It Requires Felons Convicted Of Eight Different Offenses To Serve 100% Of Their Sentences. Also, A Measure Was Passed To Crack Down On Defendants Who Are Convicted Of Trafficking Children.
