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AB-2007 • 2026

Youth programs: identifying information of youth.

Youth programs: identifying information of youth.

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Sponsor
Bauer-Kahan
Last action
Official status
Senate - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The phrase 'specified nonschool youth programs' appears in the text but does not define which programs are included.

Rules for Using Youth Information in Nonschool Programs

This law stops specified nonschool youth programs from using a young person's photo, video, or other identifying details without written permission from their parent or guardian.

What This Bill Does

  • Requires organizations to get express written consent before using a youth's picture, video, audio recording, likeness, or statements for communications, marketing, educational, training, or other public purposes.
  • Prohibits programs from making enrollment dependent on giving this consent.
  • Bans the sale of a youth's identifying information by these programs.
  • Allows parents to cancel their permission at any time while enrolled and up to one year after leaving the program.
  • Requires organizations to remove the youth's information from materials within 7 days of receiving notice that consent was canceled.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Entities or organizations running specified nonschool youth programs
  • Parents or legal guardians of minors in these programs
  • Youth enrolled in covered athletic, instructional, or other services

Terms To Know

Express written consent
A clear agreement signed by a parent or guardian allowing the use of information.
Identifying information
Details that show who a person is, such as their picture, video, audio recording, likeness, or statements attributed to them.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list the specific types of nonschool programs covered by this law.
  • The exact amount for civil penalties per youth is mentioned but not defined in the provided summary.
  • The effective date of when these rules start is not included in the source material.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Youth programs: identifying information of youth.