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 ArticlesPriceline Unveils Biggest 2026 Travel TrendsOct 30, 2025Chickpea Curry and WalnutsOct 30, 2025The Kentucky Bourbon Trail Stop Where People Come for Whiskey, Stay for BurgooOct 28, 2025The 5 Most Common Hiking Emergencies and How to Prevent ThemOct 28, 2025Related TopicsCalifornialegislatureAssembly