CA AB2662

Establishes that the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) represents the interests of the state and effectuates public policy to protect persons from unlawful discrimination when performing its functions under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Specifies that the DFEH is acting in the public interest when bringing civil actions on behalf of aggrieved persons in both employment and housing discrimination cases.

Clarifies that civil actions brought by the DFEH require mandatory dispute resolution participation by all parties before litigation proceeds, with specified timelines for filing actions.

Declares that the bill codifies existing law as established in Department of Fair Employment and Housing v. Cathy's Creations, Inc. (2020) 54 Cal.App.5th 404.