A few California Laws you need to know about

The following are some key legislative changes that have been made recently:

Criminal justice:

- A pilot program was established in six cities for speed cameras.

- The statewide ban on cruising was lifted, and the ban on modifying vehicles to a certain low height was undone.

- The sentence for dealing more than one kilogram of fentanyl has been increased by three years.

- Penalties for human sex trafficking of a minor have been increased by classifying it as a "serious felony."

- "Ebony Alerts" have been established for missing Black youth and women between the ages of 12 and 25.

Education:

- The process for undocumented college students to apply for state financial aid has been streamlined.

Health care:

- Medi-Cal has been expanded to eligible undocumented immigrants of all ages.

- Private health insurance plans are now required to cover birth control products for women without prescriptions or co-pays at in-network pharmacies, and out-of-pocket costs for vasectomies for men with private insurance have been banned.

- Nursing homes are now required to offer residents copies of any information that explains the reasons for their eviction.

This notice originated via CalMatters.