Bureau of Security and Investigative Services: private investigators: client service agreements.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill amends the Business and Professions Code so that private investigators must provide a written client service agreement, and any later changes, in the client’s primary language if it isn’t English. It also mandates that work only begin after the client signs the agreement, that a written report be delivered within 30 days of completion, and that records be kept for two years. These rules aim to improve consumer protection and transparency in private investigative services.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 21, 2026

Hearings

• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Apr 21, 2026
• Business And Professions
  Business And Professions · Apr 21, 2026

History

1. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2. Mar 17, 2026Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
3. Mar 16, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
4. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on B. & P.
5. Feb 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
6. Feb 20, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Ahrens · sponsor

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