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California Opt Me Out Act

Requires web browsers to include a consumer setting that sends an opt-out preference signal to businesses, beginning January 1, 2027.

Where it stands

EnactedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawEnacted

Signed by the governor; Chapter 465, Statutes of 2025Oct 8, 202511 months ago

Body
California Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Feb 12, 2025
Takes effect
Jan 1, 2027in 3 months
Votes
Assembly 53-1, Senate 31-7, Assembly concurrence 57-3
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
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Official page Source: California Legislative Information (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)

Timeline

  1. Oct 8, 2025 11 months ago

    Signed by the governor; Chapter 465, Statutes of 2025

  2. Sep 10, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate (31-7)

  3. Jun 5, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Assembly (53-1)

  4. Feb 12, 2025 1 year ago

    Introduced

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Assemblymember Lowenthal