California Texting-While-Driving Ban Today
Effective January 1st, text messaging while driving has been banned in California. There is in addition to an existing ban on talking on cell phones without using a hands-free device in the state. California is not acting alone, as 29 other states and the District of Columbia have laws against using cell phones while behind the wheel.
Other laws taking effect in California on Jan. 1 is requiring state certification for massage therapists. This law is aimed to distinguish legitimate massage therapists from massage parlors that are fronts for prostitution rings. New standards of care will be required for animals sold in pet stores and state marriage license forms will be altered to make it easier for men to take the name of their wife when they marry.






