AB-1927 • 2026

Bail Consumer Protection Act.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Krell
Last action: 2026-04-09
Official status: Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bail Consumer Protection Act

This law stops bail agents from contacting family members or friends of someone who was arrested to offer bail services unless those people ask for help first.

What This Bill Does

It makes it illegal for bail agents and impersonators to contact family members or known contacts of an arrested person without being asked.
It allows exceptions if the communication is in response to a request from the family member or friend.
It lets the Attorney General punish violators with civil penalties.
It gives the Department of Insurance the power to take away or suspend bail agents' licenses for breaking these rules.
It makes violating this law an unfair business practice, allowing people who are hurt by it to sue and get damages.

Who It Names or Affects

Bail agents
Family members and known contacts of arrested individuals

Terms To Know

Unauthorized solicitation: Contacting someone without their permission to offer services or products.
Bona fide request: A genuine and sincere request for help or information.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the exact penalties for violating these rules.
It is unclear how this law will be enforced in practice.

Bill History

2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
2026-04-07 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on INS.
2026-04-06 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on INS. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on INS. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on INS.
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and INS.
2026-02-14 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
2026-02-13 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1927, as amended, Krell.
Bail Consumer Protection Act.
Existing law generally regulates the business of insurance in the state, including the conduct of insurance licensees, and provides for the issuance of bail licenses under the jurisdiction of the Insurance Commissioner. Existing regulations generally prohibit the solicitation of bail except after a bona fide request for bail services has been received from the arrestee or from another specified person.
This bill, the Bail Consumer Protection Act, would prohibit a bail agent or impersonator from engaging in unauthorized solicitation of bail to any family member or known contact of an arrested individual for the purpose of engaging the recipient in bail bond services, as specified. The bill would provide that the prohibition does not apply in certain circumstances, including when the
solicitation is permitted under applicable regulations.
communication to a family member or known contact is in response to a voluntary inquiry or bona fide request for bail bond services initiated by that family member or known contact.
The bill would prescribe civil penalties, enforceable by the Attorney
General, and authorize the Department of Insurance to suspend or revoke a bail agent’s license for a violation of these provisions.
General.
The bill would additionally make a violation of these provisions an unfair and deceptive trade practice under the Unfair Competition Law and authorize private individuals aggrieved by a violation to bring a civil action for actual damages, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney’s fees. The bill would define terms for purposes of the act.

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