2026 California New Laws: Key Updates & Practical Impacts
New California legislation effective in 2026 will impact cities, counties and special districts. Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) attorneys break down the most important changes, with timely updates covering:
- Local agencies
- Employment law
- Housing and community
- Wildfire mitigation
- Local government
- Environmental law
- Infrastructure
Resources
2026 California New Laws: Key Updates & Practical Impacts - Municipal Law
Covering SB 707, SB 827, SB 634, SB 346, SB 254, AB 671 and SB 598.
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California Advanced Records Center Updates – What’s New in 2026
Covering AB 1147, AB 343, AB 847, AB 1178, AB 1388, AB 370, AB 1004, SB 851, and SB 635.
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2026 California New Laws: Key Updates & Practical Impacts – Housing Law
Covering SB 79, AB 130, SB 131, SB 9, SB 543, AB 462, AB 1154, AB 920, AB 1308, AB 253 and AB 1061.
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2026 California New Laws: Key Updates & Practical Impacts – Labor & Employment Law
Covering California’s minimum wage increase, OBBA, AB 288, SB 597, SB 513, SB 624, AB 692, SB 294, SB 590, AB 538, SB 8, and SB 809.
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