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Politics These new WA laws take effect Thursday [View all]
Over 200 new Washington state laws take effect Thursday.
Among them are tax hikes, enhancements to the state’s Voting Rights Act and guidance for retailers on the penny phase-out.
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Here’s a sampling of what’s coming Thursday.
Tax for abortion services
Health insurers offering plans on the Washington Health Benefit Exchange will pay a new tax to raise additional abortion funding.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/06/11/these-new-wa-laws-take-effect-thursday/