New Washington laws taking effect January 1, 2027

10 laws take effect January 1, 2027.

Of the 690 bills enacted since 2025, 690 have an effective date and 0 don't yet (pending). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.

Updated Nov 1, 2026 at 2:40 a.m. EST.

Wages (3)

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Housing (1)

  • SB 5937 · 2025–26 Regular SessionsPublished

    Smart access systems/tenants

    How we got this date

    Published by the legislature: Chapter 55, Laws of 2026: effective 2027-01-01.

    How effective dates are worked out

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