Progress

Current status
in force
01 Jan 2026 in force
13 Oct 2025 adopted
09 Sep 2025 adopted
16 Dec 2024 under deliberation

Scope

Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
legislature
Government Body
central government
parliament
Implementation Level
subnational

Timeline of events

01 Jan 2026
in force

Law on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50) enters into force

On 1 January 2026, the Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50) enters into force in California. The Act adds Chapter 35.5 (commencing with Section 22948.30) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code and amends Section 6320 of…

Source
Event type law
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
13 Oct 2025
adopted

Governor of California signed Bill on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50)

On 13 October 2025, the Governor of California signed into law the Bill on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50). The Act adds Chapter 35.5 (commencing with Section 22948.30) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code and ame…

Source
Event type law
Action type signing
Government branch executive
Government body central government
09 Sep 2025
adopted

California State Legislature adopted Bill on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50)

On 9 September 2025, the California State Legislature adopted the Bill on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50). The Act adds Chapter 35.5 (commencing with Section 22948.30) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code and amen…

Source
Event type law
Action type adoption
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament
16 Dec 2024
under deliberation

Bill on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50) was introduced in California State Senate

On 16 December 2024, the Bill 50 (SB 50) on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests was introduced in the California State Senate. The Act adds Chapter 35.5 (commencing with Section 22948.30) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code …

Source
Event type law
Action type introduction
Government branch legislature
Government body parliament