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AB 1298: The Department of Consumer Affairs.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What AB 1298 does, verified February 3, 2026

The bill aims to make nonsubstantive changes to the provisions of the Department of Consumer Affairs within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. This change does not introduce new requirements or regulations, but rather updates the existing framework. The bill's purpose is to refine the department's structure and operations without affecting the core functions of the agency.

Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Died at Desk. (2026-02-02)Alert me
Recent actions4 total · showing 4
Feb. 02, 2026Died at Desk.
Feb. 24, 2025Read first time.
Feb. 22, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Feb. 21, 2025Introduced. To print.
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 21, 2025 · 124 words


CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill
No. 1298


Introduced by Assembly Member Harabedian

February 21, 2025


An act to amend Section 100 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 1298, as introduced, Harabedian. The Department of Consumer Affairs.
Existing law establishes the Department of Consumer Affairs within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

Section 100 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:

100.

There is in the state government, in the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency, a the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Text of AB 1298 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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