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CA AB1982

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Lowenthal

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Type 48 (on-sale general public premises) liquor license holders to offer drink lids and drug testing devices for sale to customers at reasonable wholesale-based prices
  • Drug testing devices must detect controlled substances including flunitrazepam, ketamine, and GHB (commonly used as "date rape" drugs)
  • Licensees must post a conspicuous notice stating: "Don't get roofied! Drink lids and drink spiking drug test kits available here. Ask a staff member for details."
  • Removes the January 1, 2027 sunset date, making the drink lid and drug testing device requirements permanent
  • Violations are not criminal offenses, and licensees are protected from liability for defective or inaccurate test results

Legislative Description

On-sale general public premises: drink lids and drug testing devices.

Last Action

From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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