CA AB1659

Prohibits manufacturers from selling new small electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, cameras, headphones, laptops, etc.) in California on or after January 1, 2026, unless equipped with a USB Type-C receptacle that supports full charging capability.

Requires wholesalers and retailers to offer small electronic devices manufactured after January 1, 2026, for sale without a charging device, and to display information about charging power requirements and USB Power Delivery support on packaging or via digital means like QR codes.

Mandates retailers provide end users with descriptions of power requirements for wired charging devices, including minimum and maximum watts needed for charging and maximum charging speed.

Exempts secondhand devices, laptops sold before July 1, 2026, and devices too small to integrate USB Type-C without degrading technical capabilities.

Authorizes enforcement exclusively by the Attorney General, district attorneys, county counsel, or city attorneys, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to injunctive relief and reasonable attorney's fees and costs.