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flag In early 2026, Washington and Oregon passed major new laws on wages, benefits, housing, and tech safety.

flag In early 2026, Washington and Oregon implemented numerous new laws. flag Washington raised its minimum wage above $17, expanded paid family leave, tightened DUI penalties, and imposed a 95% tax on nicotine products. flag Oregon enacted laws banning medical debt from credit reports, requiring pay transparency, extending unemployment benefits during strikes, and limiting rent hikes in mobile home parks. flag Both states also strengthened protections against AI-generated sexual imagery and wage theft, while Oregon paused a gas tax increase for a 2026 referendum.

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