California's state legislature on Thursday passed the bills that comprise the state's plan to put new congressional bills on the ballot in a November special election, in retaliation for a congressional redistricting plan moving forward in Texas.

“AB 495 advances the goal, and the necessity, of supporting children and families in their communities. It promotes parent engagement in making the hard decisions that are best for their family and provides options to help support them in times of crisis,” Alliance for Children’s Rights President and CEO Jennifer Braun said in a press release.

Critics, like Amy Reichert, argue the bill poses negative consequences for American families. She attended a protest in Sacramento on Tuesday to voice her concerns against AB 495.

California would become the first U.S. state to require restaurants to disclose common food allergens on their menus under legislation set for a vote in the state Legislature.

A California bill, AB 495, which aims to expand who can act as a caregiver —specifically for children of illegal immigrant families — was moved to suspension Monday after a hearing by the state Senate Appropriations Committee.

Legislators returned to the State House this week for the four-week dash to decide which bills that haven't already been passed, killed or held back should be sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom for

California pastor Jack Hibbs urged families to flee the state if a bill expanding caregiver rights passes, warning it could strip away parents' rights.

The California Legislature this week passed a bill to give at least 2% of interest on insurance payments to owners of homes that need rebuilding or repair from natural disasters. Legislators said they felt compelled to pass Assembly Bill 493 after thousands of Los Angeles homeowners lost their homes during the Palisades and Eaton fires in January.

In 2024, AB 2316, the California School Food Safety Act, prohibited the use of Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3 — synthetic dyes linked to behavioral and developmental issues – by Dec. 31, 2027.