Chris R. Holden

Mandates free condom access for grades 9-12 starting in 2025-26, promotes partnerships with health organizations, allocates $5 million for community distribution, and prohibits age-based restrictions on nonprescription contraception.

Allows for the development of "blue carbon" and "teal carbon" demonstration projects to study and quantify the carbon-sequestration potential of coastal and wetland ecosystems.

Extends paid sick leave to agricultural employees who work outside.

Prohibits local governments from requiring voters to present identification to vote or submit a ballot at any polling place, vote center, or other ballot-submission location.

Imposes stricter firearm storage laws, forcing gun owners to lock up their firearms at home unless being carried or controlled by an authorized user.

Requires California medical licensing boards to expedite licensure for applicants intending to provide so-called gender-affirming healthcare or mental healthcare, similar to the existing process for abortion providers.