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 ArticlesWith Over 700 Years of History, Mixiotes Should Be on Your Mexican Food Bucket ListOct 03, 2025What Should I Look for in Holiday Lighting?Oct 03, 2025What Documents Are Needed to Buy a House?Oct 02, 2025Sangria Pork Chops With One-Pot Orzo and BroccoliOct 02, 2025Related TopicsCalifornialegislatureAssembly