Governor Says New Laws Help Make California the ‘Best State to Raise a Family’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 16 announced the recent signing of new laws that he said is part of what makes California the “best state to raise a family.”
The governor celebrated the passage and recent signing of several laws that he claims support women, children, and families.
The bills include new regulations for maternal mental health screenings, support for survivors of human trafficking, regulations on menstrual products, prenatal and postpartum care for prisoners, and health care coverage for rape and sexual assault victims.
The new laws also support victims of revenge porn, protect kids from social media addiction, and limit smartphone use in classrooms. Some of the new laws also address gender-based violence and expand requirements for healthy foods in schools….