Assemblymember Ward’s “Surveillance Pricing” Bill (AB 446) to become a Two Year Bill

Sacramento — This year, I introduced AB 446 to stop companies from charging higher prices based on personal information collected through surveillance technology. Unfortunately, misinformation from the opposition and amendments imposed by the Senate Appropriations Committee have weakened the bill to the point where I am not comfortable advancing it this year. Californians deserve real, meaningful protections—not watered-down half measures—and I refuse to accept anything less. Affordability remains a top priority for me, and I will continue this fight when we reconvene in January.