California · SB243 + SB1119

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SB243 and Adam’s Law, with separate operative dates.

SB243: January 1, 2026. SB1119: January 1, 2027; principal safeguards and data rules: July 1, 2027; initial audits generally 2029.

California’s 2027 transition

SB1119 removes SB243 §22602(c), the known-minor subsection, on January 1, 2027. Its principal replacement safeguards begin July 1, 2027. Generally applicable SB243 duties remain. Review the date of each provision, rather than treating the whole framework as starting at once.

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