AB-137
Consumer Protection

State government.

Passed
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Restructures the Consumer Privacy Fund by creating three new subfunds to manage fines and grants for privacy enforcement.
  • Requires state agencies to submit legislative reports electronically rather than in printed form.
  • Establishes the Climate Catalyst Revolving Fund to provide financing for climate-related projects through 2031.
  • Expands eligibility for the California HOPE Trust Account to include adults whose parents died from COVID-19.

Summary

The California Legislature has restructured the Consumer Privacy Fund to enhance enforcement of privacy laws and support consumer protection initiatives. The revised framework establishes three dedicated subfunds: the Consumer Privacy Subfund and Attorney General Consumer Privacy Enforcement Subfund, which receive 95% of administrative fines and civil penalties respectively from privacy law violations, and the Consumer Privacy Grant Subfund, which receives the remaining 5% to fund privacy education and protection programs.

The legislation modifies state agency reporting requirements by mandating electronic submission of reports to legislative bodies and the Legislative Counsel, eliminating printed copies. It also revises the Attorney General's oversight of state agencies' legal representation to promote fiscal efficiency while maintaining the office's independent enforcement authority.

For state property management, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must now notify the Department of General Services and Joint Legislative Budget Committee when identifying excess real property. The Department of General Services gains authority to dispose of these properties through sale, lease, or transfer, with proceeds funding property improvements through the Architectural Revolving Fund.

The bill expands eligibility for the California Hope for Children Trust Account to include residents 18 and older whose parents died from COVID-19 during the public health emergency, provided they met income requirements before turning 18. It also extends the Climate Catalyst Revolving Fund Program's authority to provide financial assistance for climate projects through December 2031.

These changes take effect immediately as part of the state budget implementation, with specific provisions for fund transfers and program administration timelines detailed throughout the legislation.

Key Dates

Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Assembly 3rd Reading AB137 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 137 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Do pass
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Do pass
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 137 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

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90% progression
Bill has passed the legislature and has been sent to the Governor for approval (6/30/2025)

Latest Voting History

June 27, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
5818379PASS

Key Takeaways

  • Restructures the Consumer Privacy Fund by creating three new subfunds to manage fines and grants for privacy enforcement.
  • Requires state agencies to submit legislative reports electronically rather than in printed form.
  • Establishes the Climate Catalyst Revolving Fund to provide financing for climate-related projects through 2031.
  • Expands eligibility for the California HOPE Trust Account to include adults whose parents died from COVID-19.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Summary

The California Legislature has restructured the Consumer Privacy Fund to enhance enforcement of privacy laws and support consumer protection initiatives. The revised framework establishes three dedicated subfunds: the Consumer Privacy Subfund and Attorney General Consumer Privacy Enforcement Subfund, which receive 95% of administrative fines and civil penalties respectively from privacy law violations, and the Consumer Privacy Grant Subfund, which receives the remaining 5% to fund privacy education and protection programs.

The legislation modifies state agency reporting requirements by mandating electronic submission of reports to legislative bodies and the Legislative Counsel, eliminating printed copies. It also revises the Attorney General's oversight of state agencies' legal representation to promote fiscal efficiency while maintaining the office's independent enforcement authority.

For state property management, the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation must now notify the Department of General Services and Joint Legislative Budget Committee when identifying excess real property. The Department of General Services gains authority to dispose of these properties through sale, lease, or transfer, with proceeds funding property improvements through the Architectural Revolving Fund.

The bill expands eligibility for the California Hope for Children Trust Account to include residents 18 and older whose parents died from COVID-19 during the public health emergency, provided they met income requirements before turning 18. It also extends the Climate Catalyst Revolving Fund Program's authority to provide financial assistance for climate projects through December 2031.

These changes take effect immediately as part of the state budget implementation, with specific provisions for fund transfers and program administration timelines detailed throughout the legislation.

90% progression
Bill has passed the legislature and has been sent to the Governor for approval (6/30/2025)

Key Dates

Vote on Senate Floor
Senate Floor
Vote on Senate Floor
Assembly 3rd Reading AB137 BUDGET (Gabriel) By Wiener
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 137 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Do pass
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Senate Committee
Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Hearing
Do pass
Vote on Assembly Floor
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AB 137 Gabriel Assembly Third Reading
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Read first time. To print.

Latest Voting History

June 27, 2025
PASS
Assembly Floor
Vote on Assembly Floor
AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
5818379PASS

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