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AB 831

Gambling: operation of a contest or sweepstakes.

Became law · by Valencia · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Assembly floor, 2025-09-12: (PASS), 79 ayes, 0 noes, 1 not voting · AB 831 Valencia Concurrence in Senate Amendments

Aye (79): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Alexandra Macedo R, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Carl DeMaio R, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Celeste Rodriguez D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Corey Jackson D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, Damon Connolly D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Alvarez D, David Tangipa R, Dawn Addis D, Diane Dixon R, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Gregg Hart D, Heath Flora R, Heather Hadwick R, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Gallagher R, Jasmeet Bains D, Jeff Gonzalez R, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, Joe Patterson R, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Hoover R, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Alanis R, Juan Carrillo D, Kate Sanchez R, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Laurie Davies R, Leticia Castillo R, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Maggy Krell D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Matt Haney D, Mia Bonta D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson D, Natasha Johnson R, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Phillip Chen R, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sade Elhawary D, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Stan Ellis R, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R

Not voting (1): James Ramos D

Who lobbied on it

56 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 831 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS · ARTICHOKE JOE'S, INC. · BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS · CALIFORNIA COMMERCE CLUB · CALIFORNIA GRAND CASINO · CAPITOL CASINO · CASINO M8TRIX · FOX CORPORATION · HABEMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE · HAWAIIAN GARDENS CASINO · HOLLYWOOD PARK CASINO COMPANY, LLC · MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS · NOVIG SWEEPS LLC · PLAYERS EDGE SERVICES · Park West Casinos, Inc. · RINCON BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS; THE · SCOTTS VALLEY BAND OF POMO INDIANS · SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS · SOBOBA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS · SPORTS BETTING ALLIANCE · TEJON INDIAN TRIBE · TWENTY-NINE PALMS BAND OF MISSION INDIANS · Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation · 500 CLUB CASINO · B2 SPIN LIMITED · BETR HOLDINGS, INC · BIG LAGOON RANCHERIA · BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. · CALIFORNIA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA CITIES FOR SELF-RELIANCE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY · CALIFORNIA COALITION AGAINST GAMBLING EXPANSION (CAGE) · CALIFORNIA ENTERTAINMENT MACHINE ASSOCIATION · CASINO MADERA · COMMUNITIES FOR CALIFORNIA CARDROOMS · DRAFTKINGS, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES · ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ASSOCIATION · ELEVATION ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES · FORTISS, LLC. · Fiserv, Inc. · LIGHT & WONDER, INC. · LUCKY CHANCES INC. · PLAYER'S POKER CLUB, INC. · RIVERSIDE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE · ROBINHOOD MARKET, INC. · SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT · SANTA ROSA RANCHERIA TACHI YOKUT TRIBE · SIDEPRIZE LLC AND ITS AFFILIATES D/B/A PRIZEPICKS · SOCIAL AND PROMOTIONAL GAMES ASSOCIATION · SOCIAL GAMING LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE, 501 (C) (4) · SUNFLOWER INC./STIARSIA · Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians · TULE RIVER TRIBE · UNDERDOG FANTASY · VGW CORPORATE SERVICES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD · WPT ENTERPRISES, INC. · YUHAAVIATAM OF SAN MANUEL NATION (FKA SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS)

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2025-04-02Asm Governmental Organization
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
(PASS)210
2025-05-05Assembly floor
AB 831 Ramos Assembly Third Reading
(PASS)770
2025-06-10Sen Governmental Organization
Do pass and be ordered to the Consent Calendar
(PASS)140
2025-07-08Sen Governmental Organization
Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Public Safety]
(PASS)150
2025-07-15Sen Public Safety
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)60
2025-08-18Sen Appropriations
Placed on suspense file
(PASS)70
2025-08-29Sen Appropriations
Do pass
(PASS)70
2025-09-08Senate floor
Assembly 3rd Reading AB831 Valencia By Cervantes
(PASS)360
2025-09-11Asm Governmental Organization
With recommendation: That Senate amendments be concurred in.
(PASS)200
2025-09-12Assembly floor
AB 831 Valencia Concurrence in Senate Amendments
(PASS)790