Here are some more of the laws going into effect for California in 2026
SB 1053 bans single-use plastic bags. Starting January 1st, consumers will have to buy a bag of recycled paper, or use their own reusable bags.
SB 576 will prohibit streaming services from playing commercials and advertisements with a louder volume than the show or movie being watched. This will go into effect in July.
AB 867 will completely ban the practice of declawing a cat. Removing the cat’s toe bone will only be allowed for medical reasons, such as an infection, disease, or injury.
SB 942, or the AI Transparency Act, will require covered providers to make an AI detection tool at no cost to the user, and to mark AI generated content created by the provider’s AI system. “covered provider” is defined as a person that creates, codes, or otherwise produces a generative AI system with over 1 million monthly visitors or users. Implementation will take place August 2026.
And here are some of the new traffic laws going into effect in 2026, provided by CHP.
AB 586 classifies off-highway electric motorcycles as an off-highway motor vehicle, subject to the same rules and regulations. An e-motorcycle is defined as a vehicle designed for primarily off-highway use, powered by an electric motor, and is not equipped with manufacturer-provided pedals.
AB 1777 creates a new authority for a law enforcement officer to issue a “notice of autonomous vehicle noncompliance” to a manufacturer of said vehicle for an alleged traffic violation committed by one of their vehicles.
