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CA AB2049

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Juan Alanis

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes employees of licensed private patrol operators to carry and use BB devices meeting specific criteria
  • BB devices must have a safety catch or switch and only expel round nonmetal projectiles of .51 or .68 caliber weighing under 3.5 grams
  • Devices must have a maximum projectile velocity of 350 feet per second
  • BB devices must have capacity to store at least five rounds and fire at least five rounds with one CO2 cartridge
  • Amendment removed previous training requirements that would have required completion of prescribed training before carrying such devices

Legislative Description

Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.

Last Action

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

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Professions3/16/2026

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