Cracking down on property crime
The Governor is cracking down on professional thieves. California made the largest-ever state investment to combat organized retail crime. Now, the Governor is going further by calling for new laws that give new tools to police and prosecutors. They will help prevent smash-and-grabs, retail theft, and car burglaries.
Fighting gun violence
California leads the nation with gun safety laws that work:
- universal background checks,
- 10-day purchase waiting periods,
- mental health reporting,
- requiring most gun buyers to be 21 years and older,
- allowing people to sue those who illegally distribute assault weapons and ghost guns,
- red flag laws, and
- an assault weapons ban.
Tackling the fentanyl crisis
Governor Newsom has a master plan for tackling the crisis caused by fentanyl and opioids. It’s an approach that will save lives. It builds on a historic investment with funds for more treatment. It also expands California National Guard actions against drug trafficking. These actions have helped seize 1,066% more fentanyl since 2021.
News about public safety
At the top of the Golden Gate Bridge, Governor Newsom signs his final bill — investing in California’s next generation of innovation
News What you need to know: Standing at the top of the Golden Gate bridge, Governor Newsom signed the last bill of the 2025-26 regular legislative session — putting a $7.5 billion research bond before voters to invest in the scientists, universities and breakthroughs...
Governor Newsom signs bill to ban child marriage
News SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today signed AB 1267 (Pellerin, D-Santa Cruz), which bans child marriage in the state of California. The Governor signed the bill in his office with advocate Courtney Stodden, a survivor herself, whose parents allowed her to...
Governor Newsom signs bills to protect sexual assault survivors and increase safety on college campuses
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed a major package of public safety bills, including Senate Bill 1056 to establish safeguards for the review of sexually explicit evidence without compromising the fairness of the trial. SACRAMENTO – As disturbing...