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AB-2358 • 2026

The Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act.

The Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act.

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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
Lackey
Last action
2026-02-20
Official status
From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about what products or services are considered illegal under state law.

Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act

AB-2358 makes a minor, non-important change to an existing law that requires businesses to take reasonable steps to ensure they do not sell illegal products or services to minors.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes a nonsubstantive change to the Parent's Accountability and Child Protection Act.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Businesses that seek to sell specified products or services that are illegal under state law
  • Minors who attempt to purchase such products or services

Terms To Know

nonsubstantive
A change in the law that does not affect how it works.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill summary and text do not specify what products or services are illegal.
  • It is unclear exactly what 'reasonable steps' businesses must take to check a buyer's age.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  2. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2358, as introduced, Lackey.
The Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act.
Existing law, the Parent’s Accountability and Child Protection Act, requires a person or business that seeks to sell specified products or services that are illegal under state law to sell to a minor to take reasonable steps to ensure that the purchaser is of legal age at the time of purchase or delivery, as prescribed.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to the provisions described above.

Current Bill Text

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