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AB-2049 • 2026

Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.

Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.

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Sponsor
Alanis
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Business and Professions
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary contains conflicting words ('prohibit' vs 'allow') that were resolved by context indicating training is required before use, implying prohibition without it.

Training Rules for Security Workers Using BB Devices

This law requires employees of licensed security businesses to finish specific training before they can carry or use certain air-powered guns.

What This Bill Does

  • Defines a BB device as an instrument that shoots pellets using air, gas, springs, or spot marker guns.
  • Requires employees of licensed security businesses to complete prescribed training for specified BB devices.
  • Prohibits workers from carrying or using these specific BB devices without finishing the required training.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People employed by licensed private security services and investigators.
  • The Director of Consumer Affairs, who administers these rules.
  • Local agencies that may face state-mandated programs under the act.

Terms To Know

BB device
A tool that shoots a projectile like a BB or pellet using air pressure, gas, springs, or is a spot marker gun.
Licensee
A business person who holds an official permit to run a private security service under state law.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not list the exact steps or hours required for the prescribed training.
  • It is unclear which specific types of BB devices are covered by this new rule versus others already allowed, as it only mentions 'specified' devices.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Business and Professions

Official Summary Text

Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.