New California Laws Effective in 2025: Key Changes Impacting Residents

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1 year ago

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California lawmakers passed approximately 1,200 bills last year, with 84% signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Significant laws take effect today.
New cannabis cafes allow on-site consumption at dispensaries, shifting to an Amsterdam-style model while raising health concerns over secondhand smoke.
Protections for actors include new regulations on AI replicating voices or likenesses, and fines for unauthorized use of deceased actors' voices.
New provisions will make reporting deepfakes easier on social media, and expand protections against medical debt affecting credit scores.
Workers will see increased minimum wages, extended family leave benefits, and longer response times for eviction notices as part of the new laws.

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