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 July 27. It 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 July 27.

Clergy

Perhaps the most controversial legislation taking effect July 27 requires religious leaders to report child abuse or neglect, adding them to a list of mandatory reporters that includes school staff, psychologists and many more.

But a federal judge ruled last week that Catholic priests can’t be

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