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AB-1298 • 2026

The Department of Consumer Affairs.

The Department of Consumer Affairs.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Harabedian
Last action
2026-02-02
Official status
Died at Desk.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary specifies that changes are nonsubstantive, meaning they do not affect the actual duties of the Department of Consumer Affairs.

Department of Consumer Affairs Changes

The bill makes minor updates to the existing law about the Department of Consumer Affairs.

What This Bill Does

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

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Consumer Affairs

Terms To Know

Department of Consumer Affairs
A part of the government that makes sure businesses follow rules to protect consumers.
Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency
The larger group in the state government where the Department of Consumer Affairs is a part of.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It only makes small changes to how the law talks about the department, not its actual duties.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-02 California Legislative Information

    Died at Desk.

  2. 2025-02-24 California Legislative Information

    Read first time.

  3. 2025-02-22 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.

  4. 2025-02-21 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1298, as introduced, Harabedian.
The Department of Consumer Affairs.
Existing law establishes the Department of Consumer Affairs within the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those provisions.

Current Bill Text

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