Assemblymember Chris Ward says he is "deeply disappointed" by Newsom's veto of AB 1542
Chris WardCalifornia assemblymember and author of AB 1542, in a press release
Assemblymember Chris Ward, the author of AB 1542, said in a press release that he is deeply disappointed by the Governor's decision to veto the bill and that Californians should not have to worry that the most sensitive details of their lives are being bought and sold to the highest bidder.
“I am deeply disappointed by the Governor’s decision to veto AB 1542”
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Where this statement fits
Should Gavin Newsom have blocked companies from selling Californians' sensitive personal data?
Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 1542 on September 27, 2026. The bill would have restricted covered businesses' sale and sharing of sensitive personal information. Newsom said the prohibition went too far and raised concerns about consumer choice and enforcement costs. Author Chris Ward and privacy advocates condemned the veto, arguing that existing protections leave consumers exposed. The dispute concerns Newsom's decision on the bill.
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Ward's office publishes attributed criticism of the veto from the bill's author and privacy advocates.
Before the quotation
Ward's press release says Governor Newsom vetoed AB 1542, which would have strengthened the California Consumer Privacy Act by prohibiting businesses from selling or sharing sensitive personal information.
After the quotation
Ward said the fight is not over and that he remains committed to protecting Californians' privacy.
How this statement is classified
The label describes this statement's response within the context above.
Why this label?
The reference point is Newsom's decision to veto AB 1542, the bill that would have barred businesses from selling or sharing sensitive personal information. Ward says he is deeply disappointed by the veto and that Californians should not have to worry that their most sensitive details are being sold, which rejects the veto, so we labeled it Condemned. The closest competing label is Challenged the characterization, because he also disputes the premise that existing protections suffice; he states a verdict on the veto itself, so it loses.
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The Dispute Index. "Assemblymember Chris Ward says he is "deeply disappointed" by Newsom's veto of AB 1542". First published: 2026-10-11. Last updated: 2026-10-11. https://disputeindex.com/events/5466-assemblymember-chris-ward-the-author-of-ab-1542