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CA SB933
Bill
Status
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kelly Seyarto
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AI Summary
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Prohibits financial institutions from engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices when using "mortgage trigger leads"—consumer credit data obtained when someone applies for a real estate-secured loan
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Requires financial institutions contacting consumers based on trigger lead data to clearly disclose at initial contact that they are not affiliated with the consumer's original lender or broker
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Bans bait-and-switch marketing tactics where lenders offer specific rates or terms and then change them to the consumer's detriment without clear disclosure and justification
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Violations constitute unlawful business practices under Business and Professions Code Section 17200, enforceable by the Attorney General, Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation, and local prosecutors
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Grants consumers a private right of action to sue for damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees if they experience violations
Legislative Description
California Financing Law: mortgage trigger lead information.
Last Action
March 18 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
3/9/2026