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This week we welcomed in a new year and new laws that will allow us to better protect Californians. Laws that tackle public safety, housing, reproductive justice, consumer protection, worker protection, and so much more.
I was proud to sponsor and support a number of critical bills that took effect this week, including a law that strengthens my office’s ability to enforce state housing laws and another that prevents predatory exclusive real estate listing agreements.
As the People’s Attorney, I work for you, and that means defending and enforcing laws that protect the rights, freedom, and safety of all Californians. As we move through the new year, I look forward to more opportunities to do just that.
In solidarity,
Rob Bonta
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New Laws in 2024
 We’re looking forward to a new year with stronger protections for Californians. This year, the following laws I sponsored in 2023 go into effect to:
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Prevent gun violence by strengthening the processing of firearms background checks (AB 1406), as well as expanding DOJ’s authority to inspect firearms dealers for compliance of gun transfer and safety measures (AB 1420).
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Improve housing access by strengthening enforcement of state housing laws (AB 1485).
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Increase consumer protections by safeguarding consumers from hidden fees (SB 478), addressing high gas prices by increasing transparency and oversight of California’s oil industry (SBX1-2), preventing predatory exclusive real estate listing agreements (AB 1345), and establishing the Victims of Consumer Fraud Restitution Fund (AB 1366).
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Protect workers by limiting forced arbitration agreements and frivolous delays (SB 365).
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Promoting a Fair and Equitable Justice System
 Unfortunately, we know the criminal justice system is not infallible and charging decisions are vulnerable to unconscious bias. This is a reality we cannot ignore and must work to correct. This week, my office released guidelines to help reduce the potential for unconscious bias to influence charging decisions in legal cases. These guidelines will assist prosecutors in performing their duties in accordance with California law and more importantly, promote a more fair and equitable justice system for all individuals.
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Protecting Californians with Disabilities
 Nearly one quarter of adults in California have a disability. Through our Disability Rights Bureau, we’re working to protect and advance the rights of all people with disabilities in California. This week, my office released information for Californians to learn more about disability rights:
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Promoting Transparency and Increasing Trust
 This week, the California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board announced the release of its annual report on police stops across California. Over the last several years, we’ve collected and analyzed information on more than 16 million police encounters in our state. With the support of DOJ staff, the RIPA Board has continued to issue key recommendations for our law enforcement agencies to promote transparency and take critical steps to enhance, and in some cases, repair the public trust.
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Make a Difference at California DOJ
 Apply today to help DOJ protect the health, well-being, and public safety of Californians. Check out our featured jobs below and visit oag.ca.gov/careers for a full listing of available positions:
Deputy Attorney General III, Employment and Administrative Mandate
Deputy Attorney General III, Land Use and Conservation
Deputy Attorney General III, Charitable Trusts
Deputy Attorney General IV, DMFEA Criminal Prosecutions
Deputy Attorney General III, Cannabis Control
Deputy Attorney General III, Correctional Law
Chief, Division of Law Enforcement
Victim Advocate, Victims’ Services Unit
Labor Relations Analyst, Labor Relations Office
IT Project Manager Supervisor, Project Management & Oversight Section
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FLASH BRIEFING
California Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board Releases Report on 2022 Police Stop Data
Attorney General Bonta Issues Race-Blind Charging Guidelines for Prosecutors
Attorney General Bonta Highlights DOJ’s Work to Protect and Defend California’s People and Resources in 2023
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Video of the Week
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 At the California DOJ, 2023 was the year of accountability.
As we look ahead to 2024, trust that we’ll keep fighting to advance public safety, tackle the housing crisis, protect Californians' fundamental rights, hold bad actors accountable, and so much more.
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Join Us for Our Next Event
 This January 16, the National Day of Racial Healing, join me as I lead a conversation with racial equity leaders to reflect on our shared values and discuss how to heal from the impacts of racism.
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