SB 766
California Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Act.
Became law · by Allen · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Senate floor, 2025-09-11: (PASS), 30 ayes, 8 noes, 2 not voting · Unfinished Business SB766 Allen et al. Concurrence
Aye (30): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Christopher Cabaldon D, Dave Cortese D, Eloise Gómez Reyes D, Henry Stern D, Jerry McNerney D, Jesse Arreguín D, John Laird D, Josh Becker D, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Melissa Hurtado D, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Stephen Padilla D, Susan Rubio D, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D
No (8): Brian Jones R, Kelly Seyarto R, Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Megan Dahle R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Shannon Grove R, Steven Choi R, Tony Strickland R
Not voting (2): Roger Niello R, Suzette Martinez Valladares R
Who lobbied on it
21 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 766 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
CALIFORNIA NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION · Carvana LLC · AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA CREDIT UNION LEAGUE · CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP, INC. · CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES WEST COAST INC. · CMDA-CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE DEALERS ASSOCIATION · CONSUMERS FOR AUTO RELIABILITY & SAFETY · ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES · GUARANTEED ASSET PROTECTION ALLIANCE · INSURANCE AUTO AUCTIONS, INC. · MOTOR VEHICLE PROTECTION PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION · PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO., L.P. · PUBLIC COUNSEL · SCOUT MOTORS INC. · SERVICE CONTRACT INDUSTRY COUNCIL · SOCIAL GOOD FUND, INC · UNIDOSUS · VSS GROUP · WELLS FARGO AND COMPANY
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-08 | Sen Transportation Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary] | (PASS) | 9 | 3 |
| 2025-04-29 | Sen Judiciary Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 11 | 0 |
| 2025-05-19 | Sen Appropriations Placed on suspense file | (PASS) | 5 | 0 |
| 2025-05-23 | Sen Appropriations Do pass as amended | (PASS) | 5 | 1 |
| 2025-06-02 | Senate floor Senate 3rd Reading SB766 Allen | (PASS) | 27 | 9 |
| 2025-07-01 | Asm Judiciary Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection] | (PASS) | 9 | 1 |
| 2025-07-16 | Asm Privacy and Consumer Protection Do pass as amended. | (PASS) | 11 | 0 |
| 2025-09-10 | Assembly floor SB 766 Allen Senate Third Reading By Bauer-Kahan | (PASS) | 76 | 1 |
| 2025-09-11 | Senate floor Unfinished Business SB766 Allen et al. Concurrence | (PASS) | 30 | 8 |