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AB-1936 • 2026

Insurance Commissioner qualifications.

Insurance Commissioner qualifications.

Elections
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Sponsor
Sanchez
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Insurance
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The phrase 'as specified' in the official text suggests there may be further details about what counts as qualifying experience, but those specifics are not included in the provided source material.

New Experience Rules for Insurance Commissioner

This law adds new work experience requirements that candidates must meet before they can be elected as the California Insurance Commissioner.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires a candidate to have at least 5 years of senior, management, or supervisory insurance experience within the 10 years before election.
  • Allows qualifying work experience from jobs in the private sector.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who want to run for Insurance Commissioner

Terms To Know

Insurance Commissioner
The elected official who leads the state's Department of Insurance.
Private sector
Businesses and companies that are not part of the government.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list specific types of insurance jobs that count as qualifying experience.
  • The bill summary does not state when this new rule will officially start or take effect.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Insurance

Official Summary Text

Insurance Commissioner qualifications.