The Assembly Public Safety Committee meeting held on July 1, 2025, featured significant discussions regarding proposed legislation affecting consumer rights and privacy. Key stakeholders, including representatives from Consumer Reports, Privacy Rights Clearing House, Electronic Frontier Foundation, National Consumer Law Center, and California Low Income Coalition, voiced their opposition to the bill.

Becca Kramer, speaking on behalf of these organizations, emphasized the importance of consumer privacy and the need for further amendments to the legislation. She also served as a technical witness for the opposition, highlighting concerns about the bill's implications for consumer rights.

Additionally, Matt from the Teamsters expressed a similar stance, thanking the bill's author for her willingness to collaborate on revisions in the future. He suggested that the committee consider holding the bill until next year to allow for further discussion and refinement.

Maddie Hyatt from California Civil Liberties Advocacy echoed the sentiments of her colleagues, reinforcing the call for careful consideration of the bill's impact on civil liberties.

The meeting underscored the ongoing dialogue between advocacy groups and lawmakers regarding consumer protection and privacy rights, setting the stage for future discussions as the bill is revisited next year.