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Politics These new WA laws take effect Thursday
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/