New restrictions on cosmetics tested on animals, tougher penalties for negligent drivers, requirements for hospitals to offer drugs to people possibly exposed to HIV. These are among the changes in Washington state law set to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.
Washington state lawmakers passed roughly 340 bills during the 2024 legislative session, which wrapped up in March. Most took effect in July, but some won’t until the new year arrives. A few laws approved in 2023 are also taking effect then.
Here’s a look at some highlights:
Cosmetics testing on animals
Cosmetics manufacturers will be barred from selling products in Washington that were tested on animals. There are some
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