RICHMOND, Va. (DC News Now) -- There are quite a few hot topics on people's minds as lawmakers convene in Richmond for the 2025 General Assembly session on Wednesday. Here's a look at some of the bills that have been pre-filed. New Virginia laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025 Probihits people under 21 to possess tobacco and hemp products House Bill 1558, introduced by Del. Paul Milde, (R-Stafford), prohibits anyone who is under 21 from possessing tobacco and hemp products that are used for smoking. Anyone caught in violation will be fined or subject to community service. Additionally, a judge may order their driver's license and car to be suspended. Prohibits the sale of certain weight loss and muscle-building products to minors House Bill 1585, introduced by Del. N. Baxter Ennis, (R-Chesapeake), prohibits the sale or distribution of certain over-the-counter weight loss or muscle-building pills and supplements to anyone under 18. The retailer will need to ask for the shopper's ID and for online sales, retailers will need to verify their age online. Additionally, the pills and supplements will need to be on display behind the counter in retail stores or in a locked case. Va. lawmaker introduces bill to require social media platforms to get parental consent before allowing kids under 18 on platforms Phone possession and usage policies for students inside the classroom Senate Bill 738, introduced by Sen. Stella Pekarsky, (D-Fairfax), directs school boards to create "age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate" student cell phone possession and usage during regular school hours that public elementary and secondary schools will implement. The bill pushes school boards to create policies to restrict student cell phone possession that will reduce or prevent distractions and more. Penalties for unsecured firearms House Bill 1597, introduced by Del. Michael Feggans, (D-Virginia Beach), creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for anyone who does not securely put away their firearms when a minor or someone who is prohibited from possessing a gun is or likely to be present. Additionally, the bill raises the punishment to a Class 1 misdemeanor if a minor or anyone prohibited from possessing a gun does obtain it. It will then be elevated to a Class 5 felony if it results in a crime or injury. The bill also creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for anyone who does not put away their gun in an unattended car, a Class 1 misdemeanor if anyone who obtains it and a Class 5 felony if that results in an injury. The legislation will also require gun dealers to post notices to make shoppers aware of gun storage requirements and the penalties for not properly doing so. Jimmy Carter’s casket arrives at the US Capitol, where he will lie in state Penalties for allowing an unauthorized person or unlicensed minor to drive a car House Bill 1549, introduced by Del. W. Chad Green, (R-Newport News), prohibits anybody from knowingly allowing a minor who does not have a driver's license to drive a car. The bill also states that nobody is allowed to let a minor with a learner's permit drive a car if they know the minor is planning to break the law.