California Codes

California Codes bring together state laws by topic, helping readers quickly find statutes related to a particular subject. Explore the codes below to browse areas of California law and drill down into individual chapters, articles, and sections.

How California laws are made

California’s Legislature has two chambers: the 80-member State Assembly and the 40-member State Senate. A bill may be introduced in either chamber and is then referred to committees for review, public hearings, and possible amendment.

If a bill passes its house of origin, it moves to the other chamber, where it goes through a similar process. If the second chamber amends the bill, the originating chamber must agree to those changes before the legislation can move forward.

Once both chambers approve the same version, the bill is sent to the Governor. The Governor may sign it into law, allow it to become law without a signature, or veto it. A veto may be overridden by a two-thirds vote in both the Assembly and Senate.

Using this collection

Select a code below to browse its available structure, which may include divisions, titles, parts, chapters, articles, and individual sections. Each section page presents the statutory text and citation information in a format designed for straightforward browsing and reference.

This collection is intended to make California statutes easier to explore and navigate. For official legal research or the most current legislative information, verify the text against California’s official legislative resources.