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New California Laws Effective in 2025: Key Changes Impacting Residents

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New California Laws Effective in 2025: Key Changes Impacting Residents

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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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