Juneteenth becomes a state holiday, jaywalking becomes legal in safe situations, cyclists get new protections on city roads and more. Here are laws going into effect in California Jan. 1:
Hundreds of new state laws take effect in 2023 that increase the minimum wage, make jaywalking legal and give cyclists new protections on city roads.California workers are getting a pay raise and new rights regarding their wages in 2023.
AB 1909 requires cars to change lanes, when feasible, to pass a bicyclist using a traffic lane. It also allows electric bicycles to be used on most bicycle lanes but allows local governments to prohibit them on recreational trails. The OmniBike law would also stop enforcement of local bicycle licensing laws.AB 1287 aims to eliminate the so-called "pink tax," a retail practice that charges women more than men for razors, shampoos, deodorants and other similar items.
Consumers and employees can also direct businesses to limit the use of sensitive personal information, such as social security numbers, financial account information, geolocation data or genetic data.Retail Theft: The following abortion-related bills are new but were implemented immediately upon their passage in September.AB 1242 prohibits social media and technology companies based in California from sharing communication and messages related to abortion care with out-of-state agencies. The law also prohibits law enforcement agencies in California from arresting anyone who obtained or performed a legal abortion at the request of out-of-state law enforcement agencies.
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