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SB 1165·CA·senate

Contractor licenses: outstanding liabilities assessed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 18, 2026
Sponsor: Anna Caballero (D)
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

Jul 2, 2026

Summary

The bill changes the Contractors State License Law so that unpaid taxes, penalties or fees owed to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration can trigger license suspension, denial, or denial of renewal. Contractors who have a written installment agreement with the department and stay current on its terms are exempt. It also requires license applicants to authorize the department to share tax information and lets the department audit those authorizations.

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