OLYMPIA, Wash. — Now that we're 90 days out from the legislative session, hundreds of new laws are taking effect in Washington state.

From protections for people who break into cars to save babies or dogs, to new protections for immigrants, to new and increased taxes and fees, here's what you should know about some of the most impactful laws taking effect today.

For a complete list of laws that went into effect this July, click here .

Laws that made the headlines

HB 1046 - Saving dogs, babies from hot cars

This bill provides civil immunity for people who enter other people's cars in order to save a vulnerable person or a domestic animal who has been left inside, subject to certain requirements.

To qualify for civil immunity, the person must do the following:

Determine whether

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