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AB 1542: Sensitive personal information.
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.
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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m. (2026-09-09)Alert me
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| Sep. 09, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 1 p.m. |
| Aug. 30, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 44. Noes 19.). |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 28, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 31. Noes 4.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |