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Every year hundreds of new California laws take effect Jan. 1. Many of them won't have much effect on your daily life. Here's a closer look at some that might in 2020.
We'll be posting more stories throughout December, so check back to learn more about the impacts of each law.
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January 6, 2020 | Sammy Caiola
California is the first state to offer Medicaid benefits to undocumented young adults. The policy change took effect Jan. 1, 2020.
January 3, 2020 | Chris Nichols
One new law that goes into effect this month reduces fees local governments charge to build these small homes, also called accessory dwelling units or ADUs. Another speeds up the approval process.
December 26, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
All Californians will be eligible for domestic partnerships as an alternative to marriage beginning in January 2020. This option was previously reserved for same-sex couples, and opposite-sex couples over age 62.
December 24, 2019 | Scott Rodd
The law grew out of the Me Too and We Said Enough movements, which sparked a flurry of legislation to address sexual misconduct.
December 24, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
A new California law forbids schools and workplaces from discriminating against students, workers or job applicants based on hairstyles historically associated with race.
December 24, 2019 | Ben Adler
As California seeks to crack down on worker misclassification, predatory lending and consumer data privacy, some companies are fighting back — by flat-out refusing to comply with new laws that they say don’t apply to them.
December 20, 2019 | Steve Milne
California has no minimum age for sending children to juvenile hall. But that's about to change under a new law taking effect in 2020.
December 18, 2019 | Chris Nichols
Landlords will not be forced to rent to federal voucher holders, under the program formerly known as Section 8. They will still be able to use credit and background checks when deciding on rental applications.
December 18, 2019 | Ezra David Romero
California decided in 2019 to make smoking and vaping on public land a bit tougher.
December 18, 2019 | Sammy Caiola
A new California law could help women receive consistent services even if their mental health provider leaves their insurance network. And a budget bill effective Jan. 1 allows mothers on Medi-Cal to access mental health services for longer.
