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CA AB2617
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mia Bonta
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AI Summary
- Prohibits operators of websites, online services, and mobile applications from making online gambling activities or prediction market wagering available to minors (under 18) in California
- Before January 1, 2028, operators are prohibited from these activities only if they have "actual knowledge" the user is a minor; after that date, operators must "reasonably determine" users are not minors
- Restricts advertising of gambling and prediction markets to minors, including paid ads, sponsored content, influencer marketing, and algorithmic promotion
- Requires information collected for age verification to be limited to what's necessary, prohibits its use for marketing or profiling, and mandates immediate deletion after age determination
- Allows civil penalties of $2,500 per violation enforced by the Attorney General or city attorneys, and permits minors (or parents/guardians) to sue for statutory damages up to $1 million per minor or three times actual damages
Legislative Description
Protecting Kids from Online Gambling Act.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Governmental Organization3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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