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United States of America: Law on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50) enters into force

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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…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-12-16
under deliberation

On 16 December 2024, the Bill 50 (SB 50) on Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests was intro…

2025-09-09
adopted

On 9 September 2025, the California State Legislature adopted the Bill on Connected Devices: Device…

2025-10-13
adopted

On 13 October 2025, the Governor of California signed into law the Bill on Connected Devices: Devic…

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, the Connected Devices: Device Protection Requests (SB 50) enters into force in …