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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 1798.99.1 of the Civil Code, relating to consumer protection.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Parent's Accountability and Child Protection Act to strengthen regulations around selling age-restricted products to minors. The bill expands existing requirements for businesses to verify a purchaser's age when selling products that are illegal to sell to minors, such as firearms, tobacco, fireworks, and certain dangerous items. It introduces more stringent civil penalties for businesses that violate these regulations, including increased financial penalties for online businesses based on the severity of the violation (ranging from the maximum amount in a limited civil case to 20 times that amount). The bill specifically targets online businesses with gross revenues over $100 million and requires them to implement robust age verification methods, such as requiring government-issued identification, using non-prepaid credit cards, or implementing account restrictions for minors. Additionally, the bill allows parents or legal guardians to bring civil actions against businesses that sell restricted products to minors, and it provides for potential business suspension for repeated violations. The legislation aims to protect minors from accessing potentially harmful or illegal products by creating stronger enforcement mechanisms and more significant financial consequences for non-compliance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
May 23 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (on 05/23/2025)
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