Wearable Recording Devices Privacy Crimes Amendment

California Legislative Events

Published March 26th, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

California SB1130 passed the Senate on March 26, 2026, amending multiple sections of the California Penal Code to address invasion of privacy crimes involving wearable recording devices. The bill adds new sections 632.8 and 632.9 while amending sections 631, 632, 632.5, 632.6, 632.7, 633, 633.1, 633.5, and 634, establishing criminal provisions specifically targeting privacy violations through wearable technology.

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What changed

California SB1130 modifies the California Penal Code to create or strengthen criminal provisions addressing invasion of privacy through wearable recording devices. The bill amends nine existing sections and adds two new sections (632.8 and 632.9) to the Penal Code, expanding the legal framework governing unauthorized recording and privacy violations involving wearable technology. The bill passed with a 5-1 vote in the Senate Rules Committee after referral from the Public Safety Committee.

Manufacturers and retailers of wearable recording devices, as well as consumers using such devices, should monitor implementation requirements as the bill progresses through the California State Assembly. The sponsor is Senator Eloise Reyes (D). Given this is a criminal law amendment, entities should review their privacy practices and device usage policies to ensure compliance with the updated Penal Code sections once the bill becomes law.

What to do next

Review current wearable recording device privacy policies for compliance with amended Penal Code sections
Monitor bill progress through California State Assembly for final enactment
Consult legal counsel regarding specific criminal provisions under new Sections 632.8 and 632.9

Penalties

Criminal penalties under California Penal Code for invasion of privacy violations involving wearable recording devices

Source document (simplified)

ChangeBridge / California / SB1130 Passed SB1130 Senate Bill Passed 2026-02-17

Crimes: invasion of privacy: wearable recording devices.

An act to amend Sections 631, 632, 632.5, 632.6, 632.7, 633, 633.1, 633.5, and 634 of, and to add Sections 632.8 and 632.9 to, the Penal Code, relating to crimes.

Bill Details

State California

Session 2025-2026 Regular Session

Chamber Senate

Committee Rules

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Action History

2026-03-26 S From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (March 24). 2026-03-10 S Set for hearing March 24. 2026-02-26 S Referred to Com. on PUB. S. 2026-02-18 S From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 20. 2026-02-17 S Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.