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AB 1542: Sensitive personal information.
What AB 1542 does, verified August 25, 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
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 21, 2026 | Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |