Youth programs: identifying information of youth.

Children 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: 2026-06-03
Official status: Referred to Coms. on JUD., P., D.T., & C.P. and APPR.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify remedies for accidental use of identifying information.

Youth Programs: Protecting Youth Identifying Information

This law stops nonschool youth programs from using kids' personal information like pictures and videos without permission, except for marketing if the parent agrees in writing.

What This Bill Does

Stops nonschool youth programs from using a child's picture, video, audio recording, likeness, or attributed statements without written consent from the parent or guardian.
Allows youth programs to use personal information only for marketing purposes after getting express written consent from parents or guardians.
Prohibits youth programs from making participation in activities dependent on giving consent for using identifying information.
Forbids youth programs from selling or sharing a child's personal information with others.

Who It Names or Affects

Nonschool youth programs that provide athletic, instructional, or other services to minors.
Parents and guardians of children participating in nonschool youth programs.
Children who participate 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 purposes: Using someone’s personal information to promote products, services, or activities to potential customers.

Limits and Unknowns

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

Bill History

2026-06-03 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on JUD., P., D.T., & C.P. and APPR.
2026-05-21 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-21 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 0.)
2026-05-18 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
2026-05-06 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
2026-04-28 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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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