The California State Capitol on September 12, 2017.
Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio
Editor's Note: This is a look at laws taking effect in 2018. For a look at laws passing in 2018, follow our coverage of the California Legislature here.
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 2018.
To learn more about a law, click its title. More stories will be added throughout the month.
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January 4, 2018 | Bob Moffitt
The death of a young man and his unlicensed skydiving instructor in Lodi has led to changes in the rules for California skydiving centers.
December 27, 2017 | Bob Moffitt
New rules in California will require law enforcement to better track rape kits and tell sexual assault victims their rights.
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December 26, 2017 | Ben Adler
California parents who want to take time off work with their brand-new babies could soon be eligible for both a financial boost and some job security.
December 21, 2017 | Ben Bradford
Low-income Californians will have access to dental services they’ve lacked since 2009, under a law taking effect on New Year’s Day.
December 21, 2017 | Chris Nichols
A law that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2018 requires new and remodeled pools in California to have an additional safety layer to protect children from drowning.
December 20, 2017 | Julia Mitric
A new law requires California ranchers to get a veterinarian's prescription to administer antibiotics to livestock.
December 20, 2017 | Randol White
Supporters of the new law say it should help level the pay gap for women and people-of-color.
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December 20, 2017 | Randol White
A new California law aims to protect vulnerable LGBT seniors who may not have family members who can advocate for them or who may feel the need to go back into the closet for fear of retaliation by the nursing home.
December 19, 2017 | Daniel Potter
You'll pay more to renew your car's California registration in 2018, as part of a new law to help pay for deferred maintenance and roadwork.
December 18, 2017 | Sammy Caiola
Starting January, a new law will require schools serving low-income teens and pre-teens to provide feminine hygiene products free of cost.
