California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 3 R cosponsors

AB 1936 — Insurance Commissioner qualifications.

Last action — Referred to Com. on INS.

  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 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and prescribes the commissioner's qualifications and duties. Existing law requires the commissioner to be a person competent and fully qualified to perform the duties of the office and prohibits the commissioner from being an officer, agent, or employee of an insurer or directly or indirectly interested in an insurer or licensee, except as specified. This bill would additionally require the commissioner, within 10 years before election, to have had at least 5 years of senior, management, or supervisory insurance experience in the private sector or a state or federal agency, as specified.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill AB 1936 include the addition of new text that clarifies certain provisions of the legislation. This update is important because it helps to ensure that the bill's intentions are better understood and enforced. By specifying these details, the lawmakers aim to improve the implementation and effectiveness of the bill.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Com. on INS.

  2. From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.

  3. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1936 do?
Existing law creates the Department of Insurance, headed by the Insurance Commissioner, and prescribes the commissioner's qualifications and duties. Existing law requires the commissioner to be a person competent and fully qualified to perform the duties of the office and prohibits the commissioner from being an officer, agent, or employee of an insurer or directly or indirectly interested in an insurer or licensee, except as specified. This bill would additionally require the commissioner, within 10 years before election, to have had at least 5 years of senior, management, or supervisory insurance experience in the private sector or a state or federal agency, as specified.
Who sponsors AB 1936?
AB 1936 is sponsored by Alvarado-Gil, Ellis, Stan (Republican), Davies, Laurie (Republican), and Sanchez, Kate (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 1936?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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