Legislation

Stay informed of changes in legislation that affect the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcohol in the state of California.

ABC ACT

We are pleased to present the 2026 Edition of the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Act. This compilation of selected laws incorporates all changes required by legislative enactments through Chapter 790 of the legislation of the 2025-2026 California Legislature and regulations through Register 2025, Number 46 (November 14, 2025).

Cover of the 2024 ABC Act

Current Legislation

Please visit the California Legislative Information website for information about pending legislation.

Annual Summaries of Chaptered Legislation

The following are links to summaries of chaptered bills amending the ABC Act and the code sections affected by that legislation.

2025 Chaptered Legislation

A summary of 2025 chaptered bills amending the ABC Act

2024 Chaptered Legislation

A summary of 2024 chaptered bills amending the ABC Act

2023 Chaptered Legislation

A summary of 2023 chaptered bills amending the ABC Act

2022 Chaptered Legislation

A summary of 2022 chaptered bills amending the ABC Act

See All Chaptered Legislation

Contact

Additional information may be obtained by contacting:

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3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

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