And here are some more California laws going into effect in 2026
SB 766 allows a customer to return a used vehicle within three days of purchase. The law also requires auto dealers to disclose the full price of a vehicle and bans unwanted junk products and services that increase the price of a vehicle.
AB 1299 waives or reduces fines for parking tickets if the owner of the vehicle can prove they are unable to pay the ticket in full due to homelessness or financial hardship.
SB 243 requires companies that provide chat-bots to remind users they believe to be minors they are interacting with artificial intelligence and not a human. Operators must also prevent the talk of suicide or self harm by AI chat-bots.
SB 760 requires that all k-12 public and charter schools to have at least one all-gender, or gender-neutral bathroom at each school site.
AB 3216 requires that California school districts adopt policies that limit or prohibit the use of smartphones while they are on campus.
