California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB 2049
Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Alanis (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· 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.
Text versions
- 03/16/26 - Amended Assembly· Mar 16, 2026
- 02/17/26 - Introduced· Feb 17, 2026
- AB2049
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 17, 2026 · House
Re-referred to Com. on B. & P. - Mar 16, 2026 · House
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended. - Mar 16, 2026 · House
Referred to Com. on B. & P. - Feb 18, 2026 · House
From printer. May be heard in committee March 20. - Feb 17, 2026 · House
Read first time. To print.