AB-2644 • 2026

Gambling Control 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: Blanca Rubio
Last action: 2026-04-23
Official status: Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on how the changes will affect current licensing processes and what happens if corporations fail to comply with new requirements.

Gambling Control Act

The Gambling Control Act requires the Governor to notify the Legislature when a member of the Gambling Control Commission is removed and makes minor technical changes to existing license requirements for corporations.

What This Bill Does

Requires the Governor to inform the Legislature if they remove someone from the Gambling Control Commission.
Makes minor technical, nonsubstantive changes to existing license requirements for corporations.

Who It Names or Affects

The Governor
Members of the Gambling Control Commission
Corporations involved in legalized gambling activities

Terms To Know

Gambling Control Act: A law that sets rules for licensing and regulating gambling activities.
Commissioner: A member of the Gambling Control Commission who helps regulate gambling in California.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify what happens if a corporation fails to remove an officer or director who doesn't get a license.
It is unclear how these changes will affect current licensing processes.

Bill History

2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2026-04-22 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (April 22).
2026-04-09 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 22. Noes 0.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-03-09 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on G.O.
2026-02-21 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2644, as introduced, Blanca Rubio.
Gambling Control Act.
(1) Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, provides for the licensure and regulation of various legalized gambling activities and establishments by the California Gambling Control Commission and the investigation and enforcement of those activities and establishments by the Department of Justice. Under existing law, the commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Existing law authorizes the Governor to remove any member of the commission for cause, as specified.
This bill would additionally require the Governor to notify the Legislature of the removal of any member of the commission.
(2) Existing law prohibits a corporation from being eligible for a state gambling license unless its officers, directors, and
shareholders individually apply for and obtain a state gambling license. Existing law also requires every key employee to apply for and obtain a key employee license. Existing law requires an officer, director, or key employee of a corporate owner licensee to apply for a license within 30 calendar days after they become an officer, director, or key employee of the corporation and requires the corporation to immediately remove an officer or director who fails to apply for a license within that 30-day period.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.

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