AB-2049 • 2026

Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.

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Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Alanis
Last action: 2026-03-17
Official status: Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary and digest do not provide specific details on the training requirements or consequences for non-compliance.

BB Devices for Private Security Workers

AB-2049 changes the rules about private security workers carrying BB devices, requiring them to complete specific training before they can use these items.

What This Bill Does

Changes the requirements for private security workers and investigators to carry or use BB devices.
Requires private security workers to get special training before using a BB device.

Who It Names or Affects

Private security companies and their employees
People who work as private investigators

Terms To Know

BB device: An instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action.
Private Security Services Act: The law that sets rules for private security companies and investigators in California.

Limits and Unknowns

Does not specify how much training is needed.
Does not explain what happens if someone breaks the new rules.
Does not provide details on who will pay for the required training.

Bill History

2026-03-17 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
2026-03-16 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
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 2049, as amended, Alanis.
Private security services and private investigators: BB devices.
Existing law, the Private Security Services Act, requires the Director of Consumer Affairs to administer its
provisions. Existing law makes a violation of the act a misdemeanor.
Existing
provisions. Existing
law requires the business of a licensee under the act to be operated under the direction, control,
charge, or management of the licensee, if they are qualified, or the person who is qualified to act as the qualified manager, and establishes requirements for a qualified manager, including obtaining a qualification certificate from the bureau.
Existing law prohibits a licensee or qualified manager of a licensee from carrying or using a firearm unless the person has met specified requirements and possesses a valid firearms qualification card.
Existing law defines a BB device as an instrument that expels a projectile, such as a BB or a pellet, through the force of air pressure, gas pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker gun.
This bill would
prohibit
allow
a person employed by a licensee
from carrying or using
to carry or use
a
specified
BB device
unless they have completed prescribed training, as provided. Because the bill would expand the scope of a crime under the Private Security Services Act, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
meeting certain specifications.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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