AB-2007 • 2026

Youth programs: identifying information of youth.

Children Education Parental Rights

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Bauer-Kahan
Last action: 2026-03-25
Official status: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on enforcement mechanisms or consequences for accidental breaches of information sharing rules.

Youth Programs: Protecting Youth Identifying Information

This law stops nonschool youth programs from using children's pictures, videos, and other personal information without written permission from parents or guardians.

What This Bill Does

Stops nonschool youth programs from sharing a child's picture, video, audio recording, likeness, or statements without written consent from the parent or guardian.
Allows programs to use this information for marketing only if they get express written consent after giving specific notice to parents or guardians.
Does not allow programs to make participation in activities depend on providing consent.
Prohibits selling or sharing youth information with others.
Gives parents the right to sue a program if it breaks these rules and allows for up to $5,000 in damages per child.

Who It Names or Affects

Nonschool youth programs that provide services like sports, education, or other activities to minors.
Parents and guardians of children participating in nonschool youth programs.

Terms To Know

Express written consent: A clear agreement given by a parent or guardian on paper that allows the use of their child's personal information for specific purposes.
Marketing: Promoting products, services, or activities to attract customers or participants.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify what happens if a program accidentally shares youth information without consent.
It is unclear how the law will be enforced and monitored by authorities.
The bill only applies to nonschool programs, not schools themselves.

Bill History

2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-03-25 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2026-03-18 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and JUD.
2026-02-18 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
2026-02-17 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2007, as amended, Bauer-Kahan.
Youth programs: identifying information of youth.
Existing law makes a person who knowingly uses another’s name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness, in any manner, on or in products, merchandise, or goods, or for purposes of advertising or selling, or soliciting purchases of, products, merchandise, goods, or services, without that person’s prior consent, or, in the case of a minor, the prior consent of the person’s parent or legal guardian, liable for damages, as specified, among other remedies, as prescribed. Existing law generally regulates organizations and businesses that provide athletic, instructional, or other services to minors by imposing disclosure, training, background check, and child abuse prevention requirements on those entities and their personnel.
This bill would prohibit specified nonschool youth programs from using certain identifying information of a youth, including
their picture, video, audio recording, likeness, and attributed statements, except, as specified, for marketing purposes. In this regard, the bill would allow the program to use that information for marketing purposes only if the program obtains express written consent from the parent or guardian after providing specified notice, as provided. The bill would prohibit the program from making participation contingent upon providing consent, selling or sharing that youth information, or using that youth information for any purpose other than the specific purpose for which consent was provided.
The bill would authorize a parent or guardian to bring a civil action against a program for noncompliance with these provisions and would provide for specified remedies, including, among others, up to $5,000 per youth who has had their information disclosed and injunctive or declaratory relief.

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