Here's what to know about California's most notable new laws and how they'll affect you. Cracking down on retail crime, property theft. Nearly a dozen bills signed into law by Gov

The California Legislature passed hundreds of bills in 2024, many of which went into effect on Jan. 1 and touch nearly every aspect of life.

Cannabis cafes and expanded outdoor drinking? An end to a banking fee? More protections for your credit score if you face medical debt? These are among the roughly 1,000 new laws hitting California starting the first day of 2025.

From crime to housing, several new laws go into effect at the start of the new year. The owner of the California restaurant Lima said it hasn’t been able to bounce back after settling a lawsuit over a promotion that discounted drinks for women.

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