But some take effect quickly. For example,in six months the new law will bar insurance companies from denying coverage to children with pre-existing health conditions.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

Wisconsin passed a comprehensive ban that will take effect in July of next year.

VOA: special.2009.05.27

Many parts of the plan will fully take effect in four years.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

In Washington, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano noted that the law doesn't take effect for 90 days.

VOA: standard.2010.04.28

The law,known as SB 1070 is due to take effect in late July.

VOA: standard.2010.05.08

(Test) The U.N.Secretary-General says he is "optimistic" a climate-change agreement can be reached in Copenhagen that will include specific recommendations on key elements that will take effect immediately.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

"That will be restored over the next few weeks months as the policy efforts that have been put in place begin to take effect and people really see that it makes a difference.

VOA: standard.2009.03.10