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CA AB1736

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gail Pellerin

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the prohibition on creating fictitious appearances of public support or opposition to include "lobbyist employers," not just lobbyists and lobbying firms
  • Prohibits lobbyist employers from sending communications to elected officials, legislative officials, or agency officials in the name of fictitious persons or real persons without their consent
  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor under the Political Reform Act of 1974
  • Requires a two-thirds vote in each house of the Legislature to pass, as it amends the Political Reform Act of 1974
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Pellerin on February 5, 2026

Legislative Description

Political Reform Act of 1974: lobbyist employers: fictitious appearances.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.

2/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Elections2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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