A new set of laws are now in effect across California this year. The big picture: State lawmakers introduced nearly 5,000 bills in 2024, and Gov. Gavin Newsom signed just over 1,000 of them into law.

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

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.