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Home/Bills/SB 505California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 505: Money Transmission Act: authentication.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 20, 2026

What SB 505 does, verified August 20, 2026

This bill aims to strengthen the state's financial protection by enhancing the security of digital wallets and money transmission services. It would prohibit digital wallet providers and money transmitters from allowing users to log in without using two-factor authentication or multifactor authentication, starting January 1, 2028. This measure is designed to prevent unauthorized access and protect users' sensitive information. The bill also clarifies the definition of "money transmission" and "stored value" under the state's existing financial protection laws. Reimbursement for certain costs mandated by the state will not be required for this specific provision.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. (2026-08-18)Alert me
Recent actions26 total · showing 5
Aug. 18, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Aug. 17, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
Aug. 06, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 05, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (August 5).
Jun. 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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