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CA SB933

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kelly Seyarto

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Banking and Financial Institutions2/11/2026
Rules1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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