California's 2026 Laws: Cellphone Limits, Traffic Fines, and More

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California has enacted nearly 800 new laws effective in 2025, covering areas such as healthcare (insulin cost caps, fertility treatments), law enforcement (mask bans), social issues (Diwali holiday, anti-antisemitism measures), consumer protections (plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds), and housing (faster construction, renter rights), reflecting Democratic priorities and impacting nearly every Californian.
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