California bill would amend the CCPA definition of sensitive personal information
This is a bill, not current law. AB 1542 would amend the CCPA's sensitive-personal-information provisions. On August 13, 2026 it passed Senate Appropriations and was ordered to third reading after earlier Assembly passage.
- Official source
- California Legislative Information ↗
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Publication date
- August 13, 2026
- Legacy Core review
- August 17, 2026 · Christopher Green
- Source checked
- August 17, 2026
- Affected sectors
- Accounting and Tax, Medical and Dental, Legal, Financial Services, Insurance, General Professional Services
Summary
This is a bill, not current law. AB 1542 would amend the CCPA's sensitive-personal-information provisions. On August 13, 2026 it passed Senate Appropriations and was ordered to third reading after earlier Assembly passage.
Why it matters
Medical, dental, insurance, financial, and legal practices often hold data near the current sensitive-information categories. A change in that definition would change notice and limit-use duties for firms already subject to the CCPA. Coverage still depends on CCPA thresholds, and nothing changes unless the bill is signed.
Recommended action
Do not treat the bill as enacted. Read the current text on the California Legislature site, and review with qualified counsel which data categories your firm holds.