California will usher in new rules in 2026 that will aim to keep up with the changes in our society, including the advancement of artificial intelligence and the increase in electric bike riders, especially minors without a drivers license.

Here's a look at some of the new California laws that will go into effect in the coming year.

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Streaming platform users in California will no longer be jolted by the sudden spikes in sound soon when watching content on services like Peacock, YouTube and Netflix.

As SB 576 was signed into law this year, streaming companies will be banned from playing commercials louder than the shows and movies.

This is a digital version of the federal CALM Act that was signed into law in 2010 to ensure TV commercials are not louder than the show they interrupt. 

The bill was introduced by State Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana). The proposal was inspired by the daughter of the Senator's legislative director, whose naps were disrupted by loud commercials. 

The new law goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

Read more here: NBC Los Angeles