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New California Laws Going into Effect in 2026 California Courts Newsroom
More than 500 laws were passed in 2025 impacting the courts. Many of these laws will support the judicial branch to meet the needs of court users with diverse backgrounds and interests. Immigration California law offers some of the strongest protections for immigrants in the country.
https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/new-california-laws-going-effect-2026
California Traffic & DUI Law Changes 2026 What Drivers Must Know
California Traffic & DUI Law Changes Taking Effect January 1, 2026 As California enters 2026, several significant updates to DUI, traffic enforcement, and criminal procedure laws take effect. These changes reflect legislative efforts to address rising DUI arrests, ongoing traffic fatalities, and increased reliance on automated enforcement technology.
https://www.tarmanlaw.com/blog/2026/january/california-traffic-dui-law-changes-taking-effect/
Breaking: New California Laws Reshape Criminal Justice System in 2026
New California Criminal Laws in 2026 New California laws will fundamentally transform the state's criminal justice system in 2026, marking the most comprehensive reform package seen in decades. Starting January 1, these groundbreaking legislative changes will affect everything from victim rights to law enforcement conduct standards.
https://kelmanskylaw.com/new-california-criminal-laws-2026/
Bill Text: CA SB680 2025-2026 Regular Session Chaptered LegiScan
Bill Text: CA SB680 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Chaptered Bill Title: Sex offender registration: unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill Status: (Passed) 2025-10-13 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 780, Statutes of 2025. [SB680 Detail] Download: California-2025-SB680-Chaptered.html Senate Bill No.
https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB680/id/3273363
SB680 California 2025-2026 Sex offender registration: unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. - Legislative Tracking PolicyEngage
− Summaries (4) SB 680, Rubio. Sex offender registration: unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Existing law, the Sex Offender Registration Act (act), requires a person convicted of specified crimes to register with law enforcement as a sex offender while residing in California or while attending school or working in California, as specified.
https://trackbill.com/bill/california-senate-bill-680-sex-offender-registration-unlawful-sexual-intercourse-with-a-minor/2671650/
List: New California laws in 2026
The bill would require any law enforcement agency operating in California to, by July 1, 2026, maintain and publicly post a written policy ...
https://www.ktvu.com/news/list-new-california-laws-2026DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026 - California DMV
Contact: Office of Public Affairs 2415 First Avenue Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 657–6437 | [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 26, 2025 Sacramento – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on January 1, 2026.
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/news-and-media/dmv-highlights-new-laws-in-2026/
New Laws Impacting California Drivers in 2026
New laws affecting California drivers set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, include stricter laws for drunk driving, speeding in school zones and automated traffic camera enforcement. The California Department of Motor Vehicles compiled a list of new traffic and driving laws signed by Gov.
https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2025/12/31/852596.htm
AB1568 California 2025-2026 Sex offenses: registration. - Legislative Tracking PolicyEngage
− Summary AB 1568, as introduced, Alanis. Sex offenses: registration. Existing law, the Sex Offender Registration Act, requires a person convicted of one of certain crimes, as specified, to register with law enforcement as a sex offender while residing in California or while attending school or working in California, as specified.
https://trackbill.com/bill/california-assembly-bill-1568-sex-offenses-registration/2769670/
New California Laws take effect on January 1st, 2026
In 2026, California will implement over 900 new laws covering consumer rights, workplace standards, public safety, and education. Most of these laws take effect on January 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted. Californians who order food through apps such as DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub will see changes in how delivery platforms handle refunds, tips and customer service under Assembly Bill 578, a consumer protection bill signed this fall by Newsom.
https://www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org/page/viewNews/9754
California DMV highlights new transportation safety laws in 2026 California Active Transportation Safety Information Pages (CATSIP)
New laws in 2026 aim to improve safety for all road users On December 26, 2025 the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced a series of new transportation safety laws(link is external) signed by Governor Newsom that will take effect on January 1, 2026.
https://catsip.berkeley.edu/news/california-dmv-highlights-new-transportation-safety-laws-2026
Bill Text: CA AB22 2025-2026 Regular Session Amended LegiScan
Bill Text: CA AB22 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Amended Bill Title: Crime. Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1) Status: (Introduced) 2025-04-22 - In committee: Set, first hearing. Held without recommendation. [AB22 Detail] Download: California-2025-AB22-Amended.html CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No.
https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB22/id/3197980
California Traffic & DUI Law Changes 2026 What Drivers Must Know
California Traffic & DUI Law Changes Taking Effect January 1, 2026 As California enters 2026, several significant updates to DUI, traffic enforcement, and criminal procedure laws take effect. These changes reflect legislative efforts to address rising DUI arrests, ongoing traffic fatalities, and increased reliance on automated enforcement technology.
https://www.tarmanlaw.com/blog/2026/january/california-traffic-dui-law-changes-taking-effect/
Butte County Fires, Accidents, Crimes (BCFAC News) # **California Governor Newsom proposes closing 5th prison in 2026** Facebook
California Governor Newsom proposes closing 5th prison in 2026 May 15, 2025 | By BCFAC News Newsom’s new budget proposes closing a fifth California state prison by October 2026 The specific prison has not been named, but the closure is expected to save $150 million annually Critics warn the closure could mean fewer offenders are sent to state prison, forcing counties to house more offenders in already crowded local jails...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/butte.county.fires.accidents.crimes/posts/2504547839917005/
AB22 California 2025-2026 Crime. - Legislative Tracking PolicyEngage
− Summaries (3) AB 22, as amended, DeMaio. Crime. (1) Existing law, the Sex Offender Registration Act, requires a person convicted of one of certain crimes, as specified, to register with law enforcement as a sex offender while residing in California or while attending school or working in California, as specified.
https://trackbill.com/bill/california-assembly-bill-22-crime/2574227/