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    AB-1303
    Consumer Protection

    Communications: lifeline telephone service program.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Prohibits sharing Lifeline phone program applicant information with government agencies without a court order.
    • Makes Social Security numbers optional for applying to the Lifeline phone assistance program.
    • Allows use of anonymous aggregated data for program analysis and reporting purposes.
    • Establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of applicant information.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Valencia's privacy protection measure for California's Universal Lifeline Telephone Service program would prohibit the Public Utilities Commission, program administrators, and service providers from sharing applicant or subscriber information with government agencies without a court order. The legislation establishes new data handling protocols for the low-income telephone assistance program while maintaining agencies' ability to verify participant eligibility.

    The bill creates specific parameters for data usage, allowing program entities to employ aggregated, anonymized information for analysis and reporting purposes. It also modifies application requirements by making Social Security number submission optional rather than mandatory for program participation. These provisions apply to the main lifeline program as well as any associated pilot or sub-programs.

    Under the measure's enforcement framework, violations of the new privacy protections would constitute a crime under the Public Utilities Act. The bill includes legislative findings that frame these provisions as state law authorizing services for individuals without Social Security numbers, aligning with federal statute. While imposing these new requirements on local jurisdictions, the measure specifies that no state reimbursement is required since any local costs would stem from the creation of new criminal provisions.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 1303 Valencia Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Assembly Communications And Conveyance Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Communications And Conveyance Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
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    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Bob ArchuletaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
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    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Juan CarrilloD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Josh LowenthalD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Liz OrtegaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Avelino ValenciaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jerry McNerneyD
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Avelino Valencia
    Avelino ValenciaD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Chris Rogers
    Chris RogersD
    California State Assembly Member
    Liz Ortega
    Liz OrtegaD
    California State Assembly Member
    Josh Lowenthal
    Josh LowenthalD
    California State Assembly Member
    Juan Carrillo
    Juan CarrilloD
    California State Assembly Member
    Jessica Caloza
    Jessica CalozaD
    California State Assembly Member
    Mia Bonta
    Mia BontaD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/19/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 19, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    6112679PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Prohibits sharing Lifeline phone program applicant information with government agencies without a court order.
    • Makes Social Security numbers optional for applying to the Lifeline phone assistance program.
    • Allows use of anonymous aggregated data for program analysis and reporting purposes.
    • Establishes criminal penalties for unauthorized disclosure of applicant information.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    Avelino Valencia
    Avelino ValenciaD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Chris Rogers
    Chris RogersD
    California State Assembly Member
    Liz Ortega
    Liz OrtegaD
    California State Assembly Member
    Josh Lowenthal
    Josh LowenthalD
    California State Assembly Member
    Juan Carrillo
    Juan CarrilloD
    California State Assembly Member
    Jessica Caloza
    Jessica CalozaD
    California State Assembly Member
    Mia Bonta
    Mia BontaD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Valencia's privacy protection measure for California's Universal Lifeline Telephone Service program would prohibit the Public Utilities Commission, program administrators, and service providers from sharing applicant or subscriber information with government agencies without a court order. The legislation establishes new data handling protocols for the low-income telephone assistance program while maintaining agencies' ability to verify participant eligibility.

    The bill creates specific parameters for data usage, allowing program entities to employ aggregated, anonymized information for analysis and reporting purposes. It also modifies application requirements by making Social Security number submission optional rather than mandatory for program participation. These provisions apply to the main lifeline program as well as any associated pilot or sub-programs.

    Under the measure's enforcement framework, violations of the new privacy protections would constitute a crime under the Public Utilities Act. The bill includes legislative findings that frame these provisions as state law authorizing services for individuals without Social Security numbers, aligning with federal statute. While imposing these new requirements on local jurisdictions, the measure specifies that no state reimbursement is required since any local costs would stem from the creation of new criminal provisions.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/19/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Energy, Utilities and Communications
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 1303 Valencia Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Assembly Communications And Conveyance Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Communications And Conveyance Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    May 19, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    6112679PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 23 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 5
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Shannon GroveR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Monique LimonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Bob ArchuletaD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Melissa HurtadoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Megan DahleR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Rosilicie Ochoa BoghR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Juan CarrilloD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Josh LowenthalD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Liz OrtegaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Avelino ValenciaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jerry McNerneyD
    Senator
    Committee Member