Died in Committee · August 2026
California AB 2049 — Private Security Services and Private Investigators: BB Devices
Threat level: green
Would require licensed private security personnel to complete training before carrying or using a 'BB device'; an occupational regulation that doesn't restrict general consumer airsoft ownership.
Bill summary
Would require licensed private security personnel to complete prescribed training before carrying or using a 'BB device' (an instrument that expels a BB or pellet by air, gas, or spring action, including paintball/spot-marker guns). Occupational regulation only; does not restrict general consumer airsoft/airgun ownership. AB 2049 (Asm. Juan Alanis) was introduced February 17, 2026 and amended in the Assembly Business and Professions Committee on March 16, 2026, but never received a committee vote. The Legislature’s 2025–26 session ended August 31, 2026 without the bill advancing.
Amendment history
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Feb 17, 2026 — Introduced
Introduced by Asm. Juan Alanis and read a first time.
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Mar 16, 2026 — Amended in Committee
Author’s amendments adopted; re-referred to the Assembly Business and Professions Committee.
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Aug 31, 2026 — Session Ended
The 2025–26 session ended with no committee vote on AB 2049.