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CaliforniaSB 502025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Connected devices: device protection requests.

Sponsored By: Angelique Ashby (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Lawsuits and fines for violators

If a company breaks this law, injured people and public prosecutors can sue. Courts can order the company to comply and fix the harm. Violators face civil penalties up to $2,500 per connected device, per violation. Winning plaintiffs can recover court costs and attorney fees. Rights under this chapter cannot be waived, and these remedies add to other state‑law remedies.

Protective orders cover device-based abuse

Protective orders now clearly cover harassment and disturbing the peace done by phone, online accounts, texts, or internet‑connected devices. The law names coercive control as a reason a judge can issue an order. This helps courts address tech‑enabled abuse.

Quickly block an abuser's device access

You or a named representative can send a secure device protection request to the account manager. The company must act within two business days to end the abuser’s access or offer a nearby reset that does not need your login. The company cannot charge fees, raise your rate, or require approval from anyone else on the account. It cannot tell the abuser, or share your data or changes tied to you or a new account. You are not responsible for charges the abuser makes after access is ended. The company must explain how to submit a request on its website or app.

Some companies are exempt from rules

Some companies are outside these state rules. Providers covered by the federal Safe Connections Act or FCC rules are exempt. Companies regulated under Vehicle Code Chapter 6 (starting at Section 28200) are also exempt. For those services, these state device protections do not apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Angelique Ashby

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 220 • No: 0

Senate vote • 9/9/2025

Item 29 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 40 • No: 0

House vote • 9/8/2025

Item 192 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 79 • No: 0

legislature vote • 8/29/2025

Vote in CX25

Yes: 11 • No: 0

legislature vote • 7/15/2025

Vote in CX13

Yes: 12 • No: 0

legislature vote • 6/24/2025

Vote in CX32

Yes: 15 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/4/2025

Item 37 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 38 • No: 0

legislature vote • 5/23/2025

Vote in CS61

Yes: 6 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/21/2025

Vote in CS61

Yes: 6 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/1/2025

Vote in CS53

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 676, Statutes of 2025.

    10/13/2025Senate

  2. Approved by the Governor.

    10/13/2025legislature

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

    9/16/2025legislature

  4. Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 2708.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

    9/9/2025Senate

  5. In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.

    9/8/2025Senate

  6. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3002.) Ordered to the Senate.

    9/8/2025House

  7. Ordered to third reading.

    9/3/2025House

  8. Read third time and amended.

    9/3/2025House

  9. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    9/3/2025House

  10. Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

    9/2/2025House

  11. From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 29).

    8/29/2025House

  12. August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

    8/20/2025House

  13. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (July 15). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    7/16/2025House

  14. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

    7/9/2025House

  15. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

    6/27/2025House

  16. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on JUD. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 24).

    6/26/2025House

  17. Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and JUD.

    6/16/2025House

  18. In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

    6/5/2025House

  19. Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 1512.) Ordered to the Assembly.

    6/4/2025Senate

  20. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    5/27/2025Senate

  21. Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

    5/23/2025Senate

  22. From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 1189.) (May 23).

    5/23/2025Senate

  23. Set for hearing May 23.

    5/16/2025Senate

  24. April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

    4/21/2025Senate

  25. Set for hearing April 21.

    4/4/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Chaptered

    10/13/2025

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  • Enrolled

    9/12/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    9/3/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    9/2/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    7/9/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    6/27/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    5/23/2025

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  • Introduced

    12/16/2024

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