Department of Justice: phone scams.

Summary

AB 995 directs the Department of Justice to launch a public website that lists known phone‑scam numbers, details common tactics, offers avoidance tips, and lets users report suspected scams. The department must verify reports, update the database each month, and provide the Legislature with an annual summary of scam activity starting in 2028. The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2027 and expires on Jan. 1, 2033.

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Vote

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (May 1). · May 1, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2025
• Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee Hearing
  Privacy and Consumer Protection · May 1, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 14, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. May 6, 2025Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. May 5, 2025Read second time and amended.
7. May 1, 2025From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (May 1).
8. Apr 7, 2025Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
9. Mar 20, 2025Re-referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
10. Mar 19, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E.S & T.M. Read second time and amended.
11. Mar 10, 2025Referred to Com. on E.S & T.M.
12. Feb 21, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

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Sponsors

• Caloza · sponsor

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