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CA AB1865
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
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AI Summary
- Prohibits text message advertisements from being sent between 9:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. based on the recipient's local time zone, even if the recipient previously consented to receive such messages
- Allows recipients to sue senders who knowingly violate the timing restriction, with damages of $500 per message or actual damages (whichever is greater), plus punitive damages and attorney's fees
- Authorizes the Attorney General or public prosecutors to bring civil enforcement actions with penalties up to $500 per person, per violation
- Specifies that violations of the timing prohibition are not criminal offenses, only civil matters
- Applies to otherwise lawful text advertisements from businesses, candidates, or political committees that have existing relationships with subscribers
Legislative Description
Text message advertisements.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and JUD.
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Privacy and Consumer Protection2/23/2026
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