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These new Washington laws take effect July 27
Funding for more police officers, parking requirements for new housing and penalties for littering.
These are just a few of the issues covered by 333 new Washington state laws set to take effect Sunday. July 27 marks 90 days since the end of the 2025 legislative session in Olympia, when most bills signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson go into force.
A handful of bills became law July 1. Some legislation can take years to go into effect.
Here’s a look at some of the laws on the books starting Sunday.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/07/25/these-new-washington-laws-take-effect-july-27/