California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

AB 2049 — Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.

Last action — Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 17, 2026. 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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Prognosis

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Summary

Existing law, the Private Security Services Act, requires the Director of Consumer Affairs to administer its provisions. Existing law requires the business of a licensee under the act to be operated under the direction, control, charge, or management of the licensee, if they are qualified, or the person who is qualified to act as the qualified manager, and establishes requirements for a qualified manager, including obtaining a qualification certificate from the bureau. Existing law defines a BB device as an instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun. This bill would allow a person employed by a licensee to carry or use a BB device meeting certain specifications.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

  2. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

  3. Referred to Com. on B. & P.

  4. From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

  5. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2049 do?
Existing law, the Private Security Services Act, requires the Director of Consumer Affairs to administer its provisions. Existing law requires the business of a licensee under the act to be operated under the direction, control, charge, or management of the licensee, if they are qualified, or the person who is qualified to act as the qualified manager, and establishes requirements for a qualified manager, including obtaining a qualification certificate from the bureau. Existing law defines a BB device as an instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun. This bill would allow a person employed by a licensee to carry or use a BB device meeting certain specifications.
Who sponsors AB 2049?
AB 2049 is sponsored by Alanis, Juan (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 2049?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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