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flag California enacts sweeping 2026 consumer and health protections, including bag bans, refund rights, insulin caps, and pet safety laws.

flag Starting January 1, 2026, California enacts new consumer, health, food, and pet protection laws. flag Plastic bag bans expand to all single-use bags, requiring reusable or recycled paper. flag Food delivery platforms must offer full refunds, disclose driver pay, and provide human customer service. flag Overdraft fees at credit unions are capped at $14 or the federal limit. flag Streaming ads cannot be louder than content. flag Used car buyers gain a three-day return window with full pricing disclosure. flag Home improvement contracts can be canceled by phone or email, and rental car companies must show total costs and fuel type. flag Parking fines may be reduced for financial hardship. flag Self-storage agreements must clarify pricing terms. flag Corn tortillas will include folic acid to prevent birth defects, restaurants must list major allergens, and food date labels will use standardized terms. flag Insulin costs are capped at $35 per 30-day supply for state-regulated plans, with smaller insurers following by 2027. flag The Curl Act bans cancer-linked chemicals in hair relaxers, the CARE Act expands mental health treatment access, and cat declawing is banned except for medical reasons.

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