AB 2049: Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.
This bill allows a person employed by a private security services licensee to carry or use a specific type of BB device. The device must meet certain specifications and be used for legitimate purposes under the direction of the licensee. The bill updates existing law related to private security services and BB devices, allowing for more flexibility in their use.
| Mar. 17, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on B. & P. |
| Mar. 16, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 16, 2026 | Referred to Com. on B. & P. |
| Feb. 18, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 20. |
| Feb. 17, 2026 | Read first time. To print. |
| Amended IN Assembly March 16, 2026 |
| Introduced by Assembly Member Alanis |
February 17, 2026 |
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 7583.45.5 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:7583.45.5.
A person employed by a private patrol operator licensed pursuant to this chapterNo reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution because the only costs that may be incurred by a local agency or school district will be incurred because this act creates a new crime or infraction, eliminates a crime or infraction, or changes the penalty for a crime or infraction, within the meaning of Section 17556 of the Government Code, or changes the definition of a crime within the meaning of Section 6 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution.