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CA AB1839
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Calderon
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AI Summary
- Makes nonsubstantive, technical changes to existing California law governing when businesses can scan or swipe driver's licenses and identification cards
- Updates gendered language to gender-neutral terms (e.g., "himself or herself" changed to "themselves," "his or her" changed to "their")
- Replaces "constitutes" with "is" in the misdemeanor penalty provision
- Preserves existing restrictions prohibiting businesses and organ procurement organizations from retaining or using scanned license information beyond authorized purposes
- Maintains current penalty of up to one year in county jail and/or up to $10,000 fine for violations
Legislative Description
Privacy: driver’s license information.
Last Action
From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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