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WatchCalifornia Department of Financial Protection and InnovationCANov 1, 2026

California AB 2116 - Commercial Financing Regulation

California's AB 2116 introduces a regulatory framework for commercial financing, bringing more providers under DFPI oversight.

California's AB 2116 introduces a regulatory framework for commercial financing, bringing more providers under DFPI oversight.

What changed

Commercial financing providers and brokers are now subject to DBPI licensing requirements.

Compliance perspective

Entities must prepare for compliance ahead of the operable date set for January 1, 2028.

Key date

Effective date: January 1, 2028.

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