Washington State Consumer Protection Act
The Washington Consumer Protection Act broadly outlaws unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce.
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Washington No State Income Tax
Washington State does not levy a personal or corporate income tax, instead relying heavily on sales taxes and a Business and Occupation (B&O) gross receipts tax.
Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
Washington State operates a mandatory, state-run insurance program that guarantees most workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off for serious health or family events.
Washington Climate Commitment Act (Cap & Invest)
Washington state enforces a strict 'Cap and Invest' program that forces major corporate polluters to buy 'allowances' for the greenhouse gases they emit, drastically driving up the cost of carbon.
Washington WA Cares Fund (Long-Term Care)
Washington is the first U.S. state to establish a mandatory public long-term care insurance program, funded by a payroll tax on all W-2 employees in the state.
Washington Death with Dignity Act
Washington allows terminally ill adults with less than six months to live to request and self-administer lethal medication to end their lives in a humane and dignified manner.
Washington My Health My Data Act
The MHMD Act is a massive privacy law passed to protect people seeking abortions or gender-affirming care. It strictly regulates how any app or website collects and sells consumer health data.
Washington Assault Weapon Ban (HB 1240)
In 2023, Washington State passed one of the strictest gun control laws in the U.S., completely banning the sale, manufacture, and importation of 'assault weapons.'
Washington Police Pursuit Law (Init. 2113)
After severely restricting police chases in 2021, Washington voters passed Initiative 2113 in 2024 to restore the ability of police officers to engage in high-speed vehicular pursuits under broader circumstances.
Washington RCW 59.18.650: Eviction Just Cause Requirement
Prohibits landlords from terminating a tenancy or refusing to renew a lease without a specific 'just cause' reason defined by law.
Washington Keep Washington Working Act
This law essentially makes Washington a 'Sanctuary State.' It strictly prohibits local and state police from asking about immigration status or using local tax dollars to help federal ICE agents deport people.
Washington Paid Sick Leave Law
Washington State requires nearly all employers to provide paid sick leave to their employees, including part-time and seasonal workers.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA)
Provides the comprehensive legal framework for the relationship between landlords and tenants, including eviction procedures.
Washington State Just Cause Eviction Law
Landlords can only end a month-to-month tenancy for specific 'just cause' reasons provided in the state statute.
Washington State Right to Counsel in Evictions
Washington was the first state to guarantee a right to an attorney for low-income tenants facing eviction in court.
RCW 59.18.060: Landlord Duties for Maintenance and Habitability
Mandates that landlords keep premises fit for human habitation, specifically maintaining structural components and providing adequate locks.
Washington State Landlord Entry Notice Law
Landlords must provide at least two days' written notice before entering a tenant's unit for repairs or inspections.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act: 14-Day Notice
Requires landlords to give tenants at least 14 days' notice to pay rent or move out before an eviction lawsuit can be filed.
Washington Lawful Use of Force
Force is not unlawful when used by a person about to be injured, or by someone aiding them, provided the force is not more than is necessary.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (RLTA)
Defines the duties of landlords and tenants and provides specific timelines for repairs and deposit returns.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Habitability Standards)
Under Washington law, landlords must maintain dwellings in a fit and habitable condition, providing essential services like heat, water, and electricity, and performing necessary repairs within specific timelines.
Washington Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (Right to Counsel)
Provides comprehensive tenant protections and was the first state to guarantee legal representation for indigent tenants facing eviction.
Washington State Right to Counsel in Evictions
Guarantees that low-income tenants have access to a court-appointed attorney during eviction proceedings.