Regional & State NewsNew California Laws for 2022: More Duplexes, Fewer Ketchup Packets and All Mail-In Elections00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPackets 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 ArticlesLake Tahoe Resort Ranked Among Best in World. What Makes It a Top Place to Stay?Nov 14, 20255 Things to Consider Now If You Want to Retire in 2026Nov 13, 2025Feeling Right at Home in ScotlandNov 12, 2025DIYing Your Next Home Renovation? Be on Lookout for These Things That Can Derail Your ProjectNov 12, 2025Related TopicsCalifornialegislatureAssembly