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AB-1298 • 2026

The Department of Consumer Affairs.

The Department of Consumer Affairs.

Housing
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Sponsor
Harabedian
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Died
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official digest does not define what 'nonsubstantive changes' means in practice.

Nonsubstantive Changes to the Department of Consumer Affairs

AB-1298 proposes nonsubstantive changes to existing laws that establish the Department of Consumer Affairs.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes nonsubstantive changes to provisions establishing the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Consumer Affairs
  • The Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list the specific words being changed.
  • This bill passed both chambers but died at the Governor's desk on February 2, 2026.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Died

Official Summary Text

The Department of Consumer Affairs.