New California laws go into effect on July 1. Here's what to know A new round of laws will impact Californians across the state when they go into effect on July 1. The laws vary in objective, including ensuring access to healthcare for expectant families in rural areas and prohibiting cell phone use for students at school. Here are some of the key new laws that will affect Californians. Streaming service ads have to quiet down A bill supported by many parents of restless infants, Senate Bill 576 limits the volume of advertisements that are played on streaming services. Now, ads will have to remain at the same or lower volume as the show or movie the user is watching. The bill affects streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and more. A similar law was already implemented at the federal level for regular TV broadcasters in 2010, well before streaming services we use today hit the mainstream. Widespread cell phone ban at public schools Cell phone bans have been enacted at several school districts across the state, including in Los Angeles, and now, they'll be used statewide. Assembly Bill 3216 requires all school districts to enforce rules prohibiting student use of phones while under supervision. Policies must be updated every five years. Exceptions are made for emergency situations and activities allowed by teachers or instructors. Gender-neutral restrooms required at public schools All public schools in California must provide access to at least one gender-neutral restroom that's inclusive of all students. SB 760 requires clear signage indicating the restroom's inclusiveness. More clarity on food expiration dates Under AB 660, manufacturers for food products will use standardized language for expiration dates on packaging. They include "use by/use or freeze by" for items that could pose a safety risk for consumption after