Dozens of new laws go into effect Oct. 1 in the D.C. area, affecting everything from grocery bills and pet rent, to how ICE agents operate, to how much medical leave you can take.

New laws in Maryland

Dynamic pricing banned at grocery stores:

The Protection from Predatory Pricing Act is aimed at helping you save money on groceries. It bans grocery stores and third-party delivery services from using dynamic pricing, which is when they use your data to decide how much to charge you.

“We’re seeing this is an interesting issue that’s really bipartisan, that’s really resonant with consumers, and that business lobbyists are fighting incredibly hard,” Grace Gedye of Consumer Reports said.

The new law will require grocery store prices to remain fixed for at least one business day. It also bans grocery stores from using of surveillance data in automated decision systems to set individualized prices, according to Gov. Wes Moore’s office.

New laws related to law enforcement:

ICE agents and other law enforcement officers will not be allowed to wear masks.

There will be longer protective orders for domestic abuse victims — increasing from seven to 14 days.

There are new limits on how rap lyrics can be used as evidence in a criminal case.

Minors will not automatically be charged as adults for committing certain crimes, such as assault.

New laws in Virginia

Clean slate laws:

Several “clean slate” laws went into effect in Virginia in July, and an expansion rolls out Oct. 1. The new law is aimed at giving people a second chance by allowing people convicted of certain misdemeanors to have their records automatically sealed after a certain amount of time. Those misdemeanors include shoplifting and trespassing.

Change in Medicaid eligibility for noncitizens:

There’s also a change that impacts healthcare and will limit which noncitizens are eligible for Medicaid. As of Oct. 1, adults (unless they’re pregnant or postpartum) will no longer be eligible for full-benefit Medicaid unless they meet more restrictive immigration status rules. The new law will not change eligibility rules for those who are pregnant or postpartum, or noncitizen children. Virginia’s Department of Medical Assistance Services says these are federally required changes to noncitizen eligibility for Medicaid. The commonwealth has a PDF that outlines the changes.

Tobacco retailer checks:

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage and Control Authority will be required to conduct unannounced buyer operations at least once every 24 months to verify that businesses permitted to sell tobacco products are not selling them to people under 21.

New laws in DC

Family and medical leave decrease:

In the District, new laws will reduce family and medical leave:

Guaranteed time off for family leave will be cut in half — from 12 weeks to six.

Medical leave will drop from 12 to 10 weeks.

The weekly benefit maximum will drop from $1,190 to $1,100.

Parental leave will remain at 12 weeks, while prenatal leave will remain at two weeks. Neither will be affected by this change.

Pet rent limits and end of landlord restrictions on breed and size:

As far as pet protections, there will be limits on how much renters have to pay for pet rent. In addition, landlords won’t be able to ban common household pet based on breed, size or weight.

In addition, as of Oct. 1, at least one low-barrier shelter in the District must have space available for residents who are homeless with a common household pet.