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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 28, 2024 | CA | AB 2499 | Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirements and Amends Unlawful Employment Practices to Include New Offenses | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 11) |
| Aug. 31, 2024 | CA | AB 1008 | Extends Privacy Laws to AI | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 15) |
| Aug. 30, 2024 | CA | SB 399 | Prohibits an Employer from Requiring an Employee to Come to Certain Political Meetings or Religious Outings | Bill Passed - House (51 - 17) |
| Aug. 29, 2024 | CA | AB 3089 | Authorizes Apology for State's Role in Slavery | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (72 - 0) |
| Aug. 29, 2024 | CA | SB 1340 | Amends State Definitions of Discrimination | Bill Passed - House (62 - 11) |
| Aug. 27, 2024 | CA | AB 1186 | Exempts Youth Restitution Charges | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (61 - 13) |
| Aug. 27, 2024 | CA | AB 1815 | Prohibts Discrimination on Hair Texture and Hair Style | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 0) |
| Aug. 19, 2024 | CA | SB 1022 | Amend Sections Regarding the Enforcement of Civil Rights | Bill Passed - House (51 - 16) |
| May 21, 2024 | CA | AB 2925 | Amends Education Codes by Prohibiting Discrimination in Higher Education | Bill Passed - House (73 - 0) |
| April 29, 2024 | CA | AB 3024 | Expands the Definition of Intimidation by Threat of Violence | Bill Passed - House (61 - 3) |