Laws

The new laws may help families plan for babies or care for loved ones suffering from a substance abuse disorder.

As of Monday, establishments that sell alcohol to consumers across the state will be required to provide on-site drug testing kits to those that ask.

Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat proposed bill that would offer federal protection of access to contraceptives.

California lawmakers are considering a new bill that could force stores to close self-checkout lanes. Ian Cull reports.

Pregnant workers have the right to a wide range of accommodations under new federal regulations for enforcing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

Under Title IX, no person in the United States should be prevented from participating in education programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance on the basis of sex.

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the base of race, color or national origin in programs or activities that receive federal financial assistance.

New laws targeting LGBTQ+ people are proliferating in GOP-led states, but the conversations often lack a clear understanding of how many people will be directly affected.

Starting July 1, a handful of news laws go into effect in California.