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SB-1336 • 2026

Gambling licenses.

Gambling licenses.

Labor
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Grove
Last action
2026-03-04
Official status
Referred to Com. on RLS.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on what technical changes are made or their exact nature.

Changes to Gambling Licenses

The bill makes small updates to the rules for getting gambling licenses in California.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes technical, nonsubstantive changes to the license and work permit provisions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who run gambling places in California
  • The California Gambling Control Commission

Terms To Know

Gambling license
A special permission needed to operate a gambling business or work at one.
Key employee license
A specific type of license for important workers in gambling businesses.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not change who needs licenses or what they need them for.
  • It only makes small, clear changes to the rules about getting these licenses.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-04 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on RLS.

  2. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    Read first time.

  3. 2026-02-23 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.

  4. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1336, as introduced, Grove.
Gambling licenses.
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. Existing law requires a person who, either as owner, lessee, or employee, deals, operates, carries on, conducts, maintains, or exposes for play a controlled game, or who receives, directly or indirectly, any compensation or reward, or any percentage or share of the money or property played, for keeping, running, or carrying on a controlled game to apply for and obtain from the commission, a valid state gambling license, key employee license, or work permit.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to those license and work permit
provisions.

Current Bill Text

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