New California Laws 2026: Childcare Policy, Housing, Public Safety (Part 39)

Final Installment of New California Laws 2026: Part 39

Sacramento, Calif. – Part 39 of the New California Laws 2026 series covers laws chaptered during the 2024–25 legislative session. This installment highlights new legislation on Childcare Policy, Housing, Public Safety, Consumer Financial Protection, and additional statewide updates.

For complete bill text, authorship details, and official effective dates, click the bill numbers below to access the California Legislature’s official releases.

New California Laws 2026: Part 39

BILLDESCRIPTION
SB-792Childcare.
SB-793Public safety: lighters: standards: prohibition.
SB-800State bridges and overpasses: suicide prevention.
SB-805Crimes.
SB-808Civil Actions: writs: housing development projects.
SB-809Employees and independent contractors: construction trucking.
SB-820Inmates: mental health.
SB-822Unclaimed property: digital financial assets.
SB-825Consumers: financial protection.
SB-827Local agency officials: training.
SB-831Geologic hazards: California Geological Survey.
SB-838Housing Accountability Act: housing development projects.
SB-839Oil spills: fishing: water closure: grants: liability.
SB-840Greenhouse gases: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: studies.
SB-846Liens: harvested crops.
SB-847Workers’ compensation: uninsured employer: transfer of real property.
SB-848Pupil safety: school employee misconduct: child abuse prevention.
SB-851Elections.
SB-852Political Reform Act of 1974: Citizens Redistricting Commission.
SB-853Public employees’ retirement.
SB-854Unemployment insurance.
SB-855Sale of armories.
SB-856California Coastal Act of 1976: filing fee waiver: Marine Invasive Species Act: biennial reports: semiannual updates.
SB-857Public safety omnibus.
SB-858Local Government Omnibus Act of 2025.
SB-859California State Lottery: prize money: immediate payment.
SB-860Gaming: bingo.
SB-861Consumer affairs.
SB-862Health.
SB-863Taxation.
SB-864Tribal gaming: compact ratification.

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