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AB 20492025–2026 SessionIN COMMITTEEREPUBLICAN

Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.

Introduced Feb 17, 2026Juan Alanis (R-CA)

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.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Feb 17, 2026

Read first time. To print.

House
Feb 18, 2026

From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.

House
Mar 16, 2026

Referred to Com. on B. & P.

House
Mar 16, 2026

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

House
Mar 17, 2026

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

House