Regional & State NewsNew California Laws for 2022: More Duplexes, Fewer Ketchup Packets and All Mail-In ElectionsSavePrintPackets of Heinz ketchup are displayed with Burger King french fries in San Anselmo, Calif., on April 12, 2021, Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/TNSTribune News Service12/31/2021|Updated: 4/19/2022By Andrew Sheeler From The Sacramento BeeSACRAMENTO, Calif.—A slate of new California laws set to go into effect on Jan. 1 touches on everything from police accountability to housing reform, ketchup packets, and how veterinarians gather blood donations for sick pets.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDebunking Your Real Estate Agent’s ‘30 Percent Rule’—Americans Need to Set Aside 43 Percent of Their Income for a HomeJan 15, 2026Italian Bean SoupJan 15, 2026What Is the Federal Funds Rate?Jan 14, 2026From Heli-Skiing to Snowshoeing: A Guide to the World’s Most Epic Winter Travel ExperiencesJan 14, 2026Related TopicsCalifornialegislatureAssembly