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CA AB1954
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Ward
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AI Summary
- Prohibits third-party golf reservation platforms from listing, advertising, promoting, or selling tee times at publicly owned golf courses without written authorization from the golf course operator
- Targets "tee time brokers" who book reservations in bulk at municipal courses and resell them at inflated prices on secondary markets
- Applies to golf courses owned by counties, cities, charter cities, special districts, and joint powers authorities throughout California
- Violations constitute unlawful business practices under California's Unfair Competition Law, which carries civil penalties up to $2,500 per violation
- Written authorization agreements with golf course operators cannot be extended to affiliate websites or platforms unless explicitly stated in the agreement
Legislative Description
Municipal golf courses: reservations.
Last Action
Referred to Coms. on A.,E.,S., & T. and P. & C.P.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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