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: 2026-05-13
Official status: Referred to Com. on G.O.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not provide specific details about the nature of the technical changes made to existing license requirements.

Gambling Control Act

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

What This Bill Does

Requires the Governor to inform the Legislature if they remove someone from the California Gambling Control Commission.
Makes small, nonsubstantive changes to the rules about who can get gambling licenses for corporations.

Who It Names or Affects

The Governor
Members of the California Gambling Control Commission
Corporations seeking gambling licenses in California

Terms To Know

Gambling Control Act: A set of laws that control and regulate legalized gambling activities and establishments in California.
California Gambling Control Commission: An agency responsible for licensing and regulating gambling activities and establishments in California.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not change the main rules about who can get gambling licenses or how they are regulated.
It only makes small, nonsubstantive changes to existing license requirements without altering their meaning.

Bill History

2026-05-13 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on G.O.
2026-05-05 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-05-04 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0.)
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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