California Governor Gavin Newsom signed seven new bills into law on Monday, August 24, 2026, addressing a range of issues from controlled substances to abandoned vehicles and intercountry adoptions. The legislation, passed by both the Assembly and Senate, covers various aspects of state governance.
Among the bills signed were AB 1778 by Assemblymember Joe Patterson concerning testosterone as a controlled substance, and AB 2056 by Assemblymember David Alvarez, which focuses on teacher exchange programs for local educational agencies. Assemblymember Dawn Addis's AB 2134 addresses city council members' absences without permission.
Further legislation includes AB 2692 by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, pertaining to common interest developments in Los Angeles County. Senator Melissa Hurtado's SB 557 targets child abuse through family resource centers. Senators Steven Choi, Ph.D., sponsored two bills: SB 897 regarding abandoned vehicles and SB 927 concerning intercountry adoptions finalized abroad.