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AI Summary
SB361 amends Sections 1798.99.82, 1798.99.84, and 1798.99.86 of the Civil Code, focusing on data brokers' data collection and deletion, with new annual registration requirements.
Business Impact
If you are a data broker, review your data practices for compliance with new amendments.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
California's SB361 modifies privacy laws by amending specific Civil Code sections related to data brokers. It addresses data collection, deletion practices, and introduces new registration requirements.
Key Provisions
- Amendment to Section 1798.99.82
- Amendment to Section 1798.99.84
- Amendment to Section 1798.99.86
Latest Legislative Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 466, Statutes of 2025.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aanestad | Coauthor |
| Becker | Author |
| Berryhill | Author |
| Correa | Coauthor |
| Daly | Principal Coauthor |
| Dodd | Author |
| Dunn | Author |
| Figueroa | Author |
| Halderman | Principal Coauthor |
| Hernandez | Author |
| Hill | Author |
| Mitchell | Author |
| Nation | Coauthor |
| Padilla | Author |
| Perea | Coauthor |
| Robbins | Author |
| Rodriguez | Coauthor |
| Runner | Coauthor |
| Russell | Author |
| Scott | Author |
| Soto | Author |
| Torlakson | Coauthor |
| Umberg | Author |
| Vincent | Coauthor |
| Waldron | Coauthor |
| Wright | Author |
Roll Call Votes
Unfinished Business SB361 Becker Concurrence ·
Sep 11, 2025
40 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
SB 361 Becker Senate Third Reading By Wicks ·
Sep 10, 2025
79 Yea
0 Nay
1 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass. To Consent Calendar. ·
Jul 9, 2025
15 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar ·
Jun 24, 2025
15 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Consent Calendar 2nd ·
Apr 24, 2025
37 Yea
0 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar ·
Apr 1, 2025
13 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Register with the California Privacy Protection Agency and pay the registration fee.
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: By January 31 each year
Penalty: Fines of $200 per day for non-compliance
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: By January 31 each year
Penalty: Fines of $200 per day for non-compliance
Process consumer deletion requests within 45 days.
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: Starting August 1, 2026
Penalty: Fines of $200 per day for each deletion request not processed
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: Starting August 1, 2026
Penalty: Fines of $200 per day for each deletion request not processed
Undergo an independent audit and submit a report.
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: Every three years starting January 1, 2028
Penalty: To be determined based on audit findings
Who: Data brokers
Deadline: Every three years starting January 1, 2028
Penalty: To be determined based on audit findings
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