California Introduces 38 New Laws for 2025 [Video]

Several new laws are set to come into effect in California in 2025, impacting millions of residents.

During the state’s latest two-year legislative session, nearly 5,000 bills were introduced, with almost half failing without a vote.

Some 1,200 were passed in 2024, though Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed 200 of them. Those that come into effect this year, which Newsweek has rounded up below, include everything from protections for actors in Hollywood against artificial intelligence to parking restrictions.

“California’s new laws tackle today’s biggest emerging challenges head-on. Through partnership with the Legislature, we’re strengthening public safety, building more housing, and providing more resources for our communities. These practical reforms protect what matters most while creating more opportunities for all Californians,” Newsom said in a press release on December 29.

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