Department of Justice: phone scams.
- Requires the Department of Justice to create a searchable public database of known phone scams by 2027.
- Mandates monthly updates to the database with verified reports of new phone scams.
- Establishes a system for the public to report suspected phone scams and search existing cases.
- Requires annual legislative reports on phone scam trends starting January 2028.
Assembly Member Caloza's proposal to establish a statewide database of known phone scams would require the California Department of Justice to create and maintain a public-facing resource on its website by January 2027. The database would catalog verified phone scams, with monthly updates based on new reports and investigations.
The Department's website would provide detailed information about frequently reported scams, document common fraudulent tactics, and offer guidance on identifying deceptive communications. Members of the public could report suspected scams through an online mechanism and search existing records using keywords related to scam sources. Beginning January 2028, the Department would submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing the number of documented phone scams and prevalent schemes from the previous calendar year.
The provisions would remain in effect through January 2033, at which point they would be automatically repealed unless extended by future legislation. The database aims to serve as a resource for consumers while enabling law enforcement to monitor emerging threats.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 15 | PASS |
- Requires the Department of Justice to create a searchable public database of known phone scams by 2027.
- Mandates monthly updates to the database with verified reports of new phone scams.
- Establishes a system for the public to report suspected phone scams and search existing cases.
- Requires annual legislative reports on phone scam trends starting January 2028.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Caloza's proposal to establish a statewide database of known phone scams would require the California Department of Justice to create and maintain a public-facing resource on its website by January 2027. The database would catalog verified phone scams, with monthly updates based on new reports and investigations.
The Department's website would provide detailed information about frequently reported scams, document common fraudulent tactics, and offer guidance on identifying deceptive communications. Members of the public could report suspected scams through an online mechanism and search existing records using keywords related to scam sources. Beginning January 2028, the Department would submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing the number of documented phone scams and prevalent schemes from the previous calendar year.
The provisions would remain in effect through January 2033, at which point they would be automatically repealed unless extended by future legislation. The database aims to serve as a resource for consumers while enabling law enforcement to monitor emerging threats.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 15 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Diane DixonR Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |