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CA SB1130

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eloise Reyes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits using wearable recording devices (smartwatches, glasses, body cameras) to capture sound or video of people in areas of businesses where they have a reasonable expectation of privacy without explicit consent

  • Bans disabling indicator lights on wearable recording devices that show when recording is active, and prohibits manufacturing, selling, or purchasing technology designed to disable such indicators

  • First-time violations are punishable by fines up to $2,500, imprisonment up to one year in county jail or state prison, or both

  • Repeat offenders with prior convictions under this or related wiretapping laws face enhanced penalties of up to $10,000 in fines, imprisonment up to one year, or both

  • Exempts law enforcement officers acting within the scope of their authority and recordings made to gather evidence of certain crimes including extortion, kidnapping, bribery, human trafficking, and domestic violence

Legislative Description

Crimes: invasion of privacy: wearable recording devices.

Last Action

Set for hearing March 24.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety2/26/2026
Rules2/17/2026

Full Bill Text

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