New California Laws Effective 2025

New California Laws Effective July , 2025

A wave of consumer-friendly and safety-driven legislation takes effect today:

Minimum wage rises in San Francisco, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Fremont to nearly $20/hr (state base $16.50)
SB 1144 mandates online marketplaces (e.g., Amazon) to flag suspected stolen goods to law enforcement
Distracted‑driving is now banned even when using hand-held navigation
AB 2202 requires Airbnb hosts to disclose all fees upfront—non-compliance carries up to $10,000 fines
SB 729 expands insurance for IVF, benefiting LGBTQ+ individuals and single parents
AB 2863 and other bills boost consumer transparency (e.g., recurring subscriptions, drink lids at bars)
These measures aim to bolster consumer rights, transparency, and public safety across the state.