Does Washington DC abide by same laws as the commonwealth states?

Washington D.C. does not abide by the same laws as the commonwealth states. Commonwealth states are those states that were originally British colonies and then joined the United States after gaining independence. Washington D.C. was never a British colony and was instead created as the nation's capital under the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801. As such, Washington D.C. is not subject to the same laws as the commonwealth states and instead operates under its own laws and regulations.