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Several new California laws have recently gone into effect, and social media is colorfully reacting to the pieces of legislation.
The LA Times reports California Governor Gavin Newsom approved roughly 900 new laws in 2023. However, many took effect on July 1.
The new laws address various issues that could significantly improve the lives of the Golden State’s citizens, including affordable housing and mandating date-rape drug testing kits. Additionally, there’s a bill to make repairing electronic devices yourself easier.
One of the bills that has social media buzzing requires service and travel businesses to include all surcharges in the advertised price. For example, concert fees, cleaning fees at short-term rental locations, and resort fees at hotels must show the cost upfront. There’s also a bill that states landlords are forbidden from charging more than one month’s rent for a security deposit. Previously, renters could charge up to three times the rental amount.
Furthermore, nightclubs and bars in Cali will be required to sell or offer testing devices, strips, or stickers to test for date rape drugs. Moreover, Cali is the third U.S. state to pass The Right To Repair Act. This bill states that manufacturers must provide tools, documents, and parts to fix devices that cost $50 to $99 for at least three years after a product was made. The period extends to seven years, regardless of the warranty period when the item costs more than $100.
Under The Shade Room’s Instagram report, social media shared their reactions to the new legislation.
@waveologist quipped, “Sending jealousy and hate from NJ.”
You can check out the new laws below:
