Asm. Patrick Ahrens

Existing law establishes the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, under the direction of the Director of Consumer Affairs, within the Department of Consumer Affairs for the purpose of regulating, among other things, private investigators. Existing law, the Private Investigator Act, requires the director to administer and enforce its provisions relating to the licensure and regulation of private investigators, and imposes certain duties on the bureau in this regard. Existing law makes a violation of the act, as specified, a crime. Existing law requires an agreement to provide services pursuant to those provisions to, among other things, be in writing. Existing law requires the initial client service agreement and any amendment, addendum, or other modification to the agreement to be legible and clearly indicate any other document incorporated into it. This bill would require a licensee to provide a copy of the initial client service agreement and any amendment, addendum, or other modification to the agreement in the preferred language of the client if the client primarily speaks a language other than English. The bill would specify that a violation of that provision is not a crime under the act.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the month of March as Sleep Apnea Awareness Month in California. It directly affects state officials and the public by encouraging the recognition of sleep apnea during this specific time. The measure requires the state to issue a formal proclamation to highlight the importance of this health condition. No new laws or funding are created; the change is purely symbolic and commemorative.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 21, 2026, as the National Day of Play to encourage people to engage in recreational activities. It serves as a formal recognition rather than a law that imposes new rules or requirements on individuals or organizations. The measure does not allocate funding or mandate specific actions, but instead establishes a date for the state to acknowledge the importance of play.

This measure would proclaim March 9, 2026, as Special Olympics Day in California, and congratulate Team NorCal and Team SoCal for their accomplishments thus far and wish them success in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

This measure would designate the week of March 15, 2026, to March 21, 2026, inclusive, as Family Physician Week, recognize the invaluable contributions of family physicians to California's health care system, and encourage continued investment in primary care to strengthen the family medicine workforce.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 2026 as Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in California. It requires state agencies and officials to acknowledge this month, likely through proclamations or public communications. The measure does not create new laws or change funding but serves to raise public awareness about bleeding disorders. Once enacted, it becomes part of the state's official records for that year.

This measure would proclaim March 15, 2026, to March 21, 2026, inclusive, as California Down Syndrome Awareness Week and March 21, 2026, as California Down Syndrome Day, and would encourage all Californians to support and participate in related activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week of March 1, 2026, through March 7, 2026, as Women in Construction Week. It serves as a commemorative resolution intended to recognize the contributions of women working in the construction industry. The measure does not alter laws, allocate funding, or change government operations, but rather establishes an official observance period.

Maddy summaryACR 120 designates January 2026 as Positive Parenting Awareness Month in California. This ceremonial resolution encourages statewide recognition and educational efforts focused on positive parenting practices. It does not create new laws or provide funding, but aims to raise public awareness about supportive parenting approaches. The measure affects all California residents by promoting community engagement during this designated month.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates Tuesday, April 21, 2026, as California Agriculture Day to honor the state's farmers, ranchers, and farmworkers. It highlights the agricultural sector's economic impact, its leadership in sustainable practices, and the significant role women play in the industry. The resolution also observes March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day and directs the Assembly Clerk to distribute copies of the text for public awareness.