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Newsom Signs 'Common Sense' Bills on Chatbots, Loud Ads and Library Cards

28 Sep 2026 10:39 p.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California's governor signs six bills aimed at everyday hassles, requiring human customer service within 15 minutes, quieter streaming ads, no-fee medical leave forms and library cards for 16- and 17-year-olds.

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