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AB 1542: Sensitive personal information.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified September 10, 2026

What AB 1542 does, verified September 10, 2026

The bill aims to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to further its purpose and intent. It prohibits businesses, service providers, and contractors from selling or sharing sensitive personal information to third parties. This amendment grants consumers more control over their sensitive personal information, limiting its use and sale. The bill declares that its provisions align with the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, which was approved by voters in 2020.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
Second ChamberComplete
5GovernorCurrent
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m. (2026-09-09)Alert me
Recent actions22 total · showing 5
Sep. 09, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m.
Aug. 30, 2026Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 44. Noes 19.).
Aug. 28, 2026In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Aug. 28, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 4.).
Aug. 24, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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