California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB 1131 — Debt collection.

Last action — May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. 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

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 28% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

The Debt Collection Licensing Act generally regulates the business of debt collection and prohibits a person from engaging in the business of debt collection in this state without first obtaining a license pursuant to the act. The act prescribes the duties and powers of the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation, which include conducting prescribed examinations as often as the commissioner deems necessary and appropriate, and authorizing the commissioner to conduct those examinations electronically, as specified. The act also establishes the Debt Collection Advisory Committee to advise the commissioner on matters relating to debt collection or the debt collection business, as specified. This bill would require the commissioner to conduct examinations remotely unless an onsite examination is considered necessary for the protection of the public, as specified. The bill would also rename the Debt Collection Advisory Committee as the Debt Collection Advisory Board, require the commissioner to request the advice of the board before the initial publication or adoption of fee schedules or a proposed regulation, except as specified, and exempt the board from the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act. Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest. This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.

  2. Set for hearing May 14.

  3. April 27 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  4. Set for hearing April 27.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3898.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Set for hearing April 15.

  7. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on B. & F.I.

  8. Re-referred to Com. on B. & F.I.

  9. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  10. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  11. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 20.

  12. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. 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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Votes

Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 5000
Republican 2000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Cervantes, Sabrina Democratic Yea
Grayson, Timothy S. Democratic Yea
Hurtado, Melissa Democratic Yea
Reyes, Eloise Gómez Democratic Yea
Richardson, Laura Democratic Yea
Niello, Roger W. Republican Yea
Strickland, Tony Republican Yea

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Subjects

public-safety finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1131 do?
The Debt Collection Licensing Act generally regulates the business of debt collection and prohibits a person from engaging in the business of debt collection in this state without first obtaining a license pursuant to the act. The act prescribes the duties and powers of the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation, which include conducting prescribed examinations as often as the commissioner deems necessary and appropriate, and authorizing the commissioner to conduct those examinations electronically, as specified. The act also establishes the Debt Collection Advisory Committee to advise the commissioner on matters relating to debt collection or the debt collection business, as specified. This bill would require the commissioner to conduct examinations remotely unless an onsite examination is considered necessary for the protection of the public, as specified. The bill would also rename the Debt Collection Advisory Committee as the Debt Collection Advisory Board, require the commissioner to request the advice of the board before the initial publication or adoption of fee schedules or a proposed regulation, except as specified, and exempt the board from the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act. Existing constitutional provisions require that a statute that limits the right of access to the meetings of public bodies or the writings of public officials and agencies be adopted with findings demonstrating the interest protected by the limitation and the need for protecting that interest. This bill would make legislative findings to that effect.
Who sponsors SB 1131?
SB 1131 is sponsored by Jones, Brian W. (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1131?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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