The checked-law library

The vote is never taken away. A conviction does not remove a person from the voter rolls. People in prison can register and vote by absentee ballot.

Checked 2026-10-01

Voting restored when the sentence ends. Voting rights return automatically once the full sentence is complete, with no extra waiting period.

Checked 2026-10-01

Registration on election day. Local registrars must accept the registration of any eligible person who appears in person on election day.

Checked 2026-10-05

No deadline on childhood abuse claims. A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, or physical abuse that meets the statute’s standard, may bring a civil claim at any time.

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Longer claim period for childhood abuse. Survivors have additional years after turning 18 to bring certain childhood sexual-abuse claims.

The link is official, but this exact provision still needs confirmation before it can support a prepared petition.

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Survivor lease termination. A tenant who fears imminent violence after domestic abuse, sexual assault, sexual extortion, or harassment may end a residential lease without penalty or liability by giving the landlord signed, dated advance written notice.

Checked 2026-10-10

Paid safe leave for survivors. Employees may use earned sick and safe time when they or a family member face domestic abuse, sexual assault, or stalking — to seek medical care, counseling, victim services, relocation, or legal action.

Checked 2026-10-08

Automatic record limitation. The state automatically limits public access to eligible criminal-history records without a petition.

The link is official, but this exact provision still needs confirmation before it can support a prepared petition.

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Automatic set-aside of convictions. Eligible convictions are set aside automatically after the required waiting periods.

The link is official, but this exact provision still needs confirmation before it can support a prepared petition.

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Automatic expungement. Eligible records are expunged automatically.

The link is official, but this exact provision still needs confirmation before it can support a prepared petition.

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Academic fresh start. Eligible applicants can ask public colleges to disregard coursework ten or more years old when deciding undergraduate admission.

The link is official, but this exact provision still needs confirmation before it can support a prepared petition.

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Fair-chance hiring. Public and private employers may not ask about or consider an applicant's criminal record until the applicant is selected for an interview or, without an interview, until a conditional offer is made.

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Wage theft penalties and liquidated damages. An unpaid employee may sue and the court must award the wages owed, an equal amount as liquidated damages, interest, and attorney fees; knowing nonpayment requires triple the wages due.

Checked 2026-10-08

Paid sick leave. Employees earn at least one hour of sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours a year, and may carry unused time into the next year up to 80 hours.

Checked 2026-10-10

Medical debt kept off credit reports. Debt collectors may not report medical debt to credit bureaus, and credit bureaus may not include medical debt in a consumer report.

Checked 2026-10-10

Junk-fee price disclosure. Advertising, displaying, or offering a price that does not include all mandatory fees or surcharges is a deceptive trade practice.

Checked 2026-10-08

Rental late fees capped at $50 or 5%. A landlord may not charge a late fee until rent is more than five days late, and the fee may not exceed $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is less.

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Rental late fees limited to 4% after a grace period. A late fee may be charged only after rent is 15 days late, may not exceed 4% of the monthly rent, and must be disclosed in writing at the start of the tenancy.

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Food assistance without an asset test. California law directs the state to run CalFresh, its SNAP program, under federal categorical eligibility and says the policy should help households keep and build assets. Income and other eligibility rules still apply. Vehicle treatment is a separate question under federal and state program rules.

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Right to buy a two-day cancellation option on a used car. A licensed dealer selling a used vehicle within the statute’s price limit must offer the buyer a contract cancellation option, letting the buyer return the car within two days for a refund, subject to the statute’s conditions and a capped restocking charge. Federal law gives no general cooling-off period for cars bought at a dealership.

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Warranty of habitability. Every residential lease carries a promise that the home is fit to live in and free of conditions dangerous to health or safety.

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Defined unfit rental conditions. The statute lists specific conditions, such as working plumbing, heat, and weatherproofing, whose absence can make a rental untenantable.

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Child content creators’ earnings in trust. A share of earnings from qualifying online content featuring a minor must be set aside in trust for that child.

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Child performer trust accounts. 15% of a covered child performer’s gross earnings must be deposited into a trust account.

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Right to delete personal data. Consumers can ask covered businesses to delete certain personal information they have collected.

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Rights to access and correct personal data. Consumers can access, correct, delete, and obtain a copy of certain personal data held by covered businesses.

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Least restrictive guardianship. Courts consider less restrictive options and limit a guardian’s powers to what the person actually needs.

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Alternatives to guardianship. The law addresses supported decision-making and other alternatives to guardianship.

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Periodic review of guardianships. The chapter covers guardianship and alternatives that let people make decisions with support.

The link is official, but this exact provision still needs confirmation before it can support a prepared petition.

Protection from winter heat and power shutoffs. From October 1 through April 30, a utility may not disconnect a residential customer's heat service when the household enters and keeps a payment plan it can afford, and disconnection notices must explain these protections.

Checked 2026-10-05

Free phone calls from state prison. State prisons must provide voice calls free to both the person in custody and the person receiving the call, and no state agency may take revenue from prison communications.

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Free state ID for people without housing. No fee is charged for an original or replacement state ID for a person whose homelessness is verified, and a homeless services provider may provide that verification.

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Licenses denied only for directly related convictions. No one may be disqualified from a licensed occupation because of a conviction unless the crime directly relates to that occupation, judged by set factors.

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Required expungement of eviction filings. Courts must expunge eviction case files in listed situations, including cases the tenant won, cases dismissed for any reason, and any eviction three years after it was ordered.

Checked 2026-10-05

Voting restored on release from prison. A person convicted of a felony has the right to vote restored whenever they are not incarcerated for the offense, including while on probation or parole.

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No driver's license suspension for unpaid traffic fines. The state may not suspend a driver's license based solely on a person's failure to pay a fine or surcharge for a traffic or parking violation.

Checked 2026-10-08

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state uses broad-based categorical eligibility. That option can change the ordinary SNAP asset test, but this report does not by itself establish a dollar limit or how a particular vehicle is treated.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

USDA reports that this state does not use broad-based categorical eligibility. The federal resource rules and any separately approved exclusions must be checked for a household’s savings or vehicle.

This is a government report of program policy, not a state statute citation.

Checked 2026-10-01

The federal SNAP rule for countable resources, vehicles, exclusions, and household resource limits.

Checked 2026-10-01