California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 1298 — The Department of Consumer Affairs.

Last action — Died at Desk.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Summary

Existing law establishes the Department of Consumer Affairs within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The bill AB 1298 has been updated by adding new lines to clarify certain provisions. This means that the language has been adjusted to provide better understanding or detail regarding the bill's intent or requirements. Such changes are important because they can help ensure that everyone involved knows exactly what the law is aiming to accomplish and how it will be implemented.

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Action History

  1. Died at Desk.

  2. Read first time.

  3. From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  4. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1298 do?
Existing law establishes the Department of Consumer Affairs within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.
Who sponsors AB 1298?
AB 1298 is sponsored by Harabedian, John (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1298?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 21, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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