Simplified cancellation process, Short-term rental fee disclosure, Student mental health, Third-party sellers of stolen goods, Drink lids at bars, Workplace protections for domestic workers, CARE Act transparency

Here’s what changes under new California laws starting July 1

A new set of laws in California will take effect on July 1, 2025. Changes are coming for Airbnb and other short-term rentals, as well as additional transparency for the recently established CARE Court.

Simplified cancellation process

California is attempting to eliminate the cumbersome cancellation process for subscriptions. Now, people will be able to cancel subscriptions through the same method they used to sign up for the subscription.

Short-term rental fee disclosure

Student mental health

California schools for 7th - 12th graders who provide students with school IDs will need to print the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. The IDs will also need to include a QR code directing users to the mental health resources page for the county in which the school is located.

Third-party sellers of stolen goods

Last year, the legislature focused on cracking down on retail theft, introducing a package of bills to raise penalties and increase available resources. One of those new laws is going into effect in July, which requires online marketplaces to establish a verification process to ensure that sellers aren’t selling stolen merchandise and then to notify the police about potentially stolen items.

Drink lids at bars

Bar owners will now need to have lids available for customers' drinks upon request. They must always post a sign in a visible area reading: "Don’t get roofied! Drink lids and drink spiking drug test kits available here. Ask a staff member for details.”

Workplace protections for domestic workers

The provisions do not apply to private individuals who hire someone to perform household tasks, such as cooking, cleaning or childcare for their own home.

CARE Act transparency

The CARE Act, passed in 2022, allows people on behalf of someone who is experiencing mental health issues to petition a court to get a court-ordered treatment plan including medication, housing and other resources.

This new law would require the courts to provide updates on the treatment process to the petitioners about the individual’s progress.