Senate BillIntroducedBusiness and Professions
SB 1390: Online dating services: background checks.
What SB 1390 does, verified May 18, 2026
an online dating service provider in california must conduct a local and national criminal background check for each user who registers for a profile. the background check must include a search of multistate and multijurisdiction criminal records and the united states department of justice national sex offender public website. if the background check reveals that a user is a registered sex offender or has been convicted of certain offenses, the online dating service provider must place a conspicuous flag on the user's profile. this requirement aims to improve public safety and protect users from potential threats.
Bill journey
1IntroducedCurrent
2In CommitteePending
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: April 20 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. (2026-04-20)Alert me
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| Apr. 20, 2026 | April 20 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 14, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. (Ayes 4. Noes 2. Page 3872.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. |
| Apr. 10, 2026 | Set for hearing April 20 in P., D.T., & C.P. pending receipt. |
| Apr. 09, 2026 | Set for hearing April 14. |
| Apr. 08, 2026 | Re-referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and P., D.T., & C.P. |