SEVERAL NEW LAWS went into effect on July 1, including the so-called “Taylor Swift tax” that imposes an additional $2.50 surcharge for every $500 of a home valued at least $1 million that is not occupied year-round. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CASSIUS SHUMAN PROVIDENCE – In addition to the start of the state’s $15.2 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, several previously approved laws went into effect on July 1.