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CA AB1883
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Isaac Bryan
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AI Summary
- Prohibits employers from using workplace surveillance tools that incorporate facial recognition (except for device/area access), gait recognition, emotion recognition technology, or neural data collection
- Bans employers from using surveillance tools to infer workers' protected status under California civil rights law, including veteran status, disability, religious beliefs, and ancestral history
- Prohibits surveillance tools that identify workers engaging in legally protected activities or that prevent compliance with labor, safety, employment, or civil rights laws
- Authorizes enforcement by the Labor Commissioner, public prosecutors, or through private civil action by workers, with penalties up to $500 per employee per violation
- Applies statewide to all employers including state and local government entities, charter cities, school districts, the UC and CSU systems, and transit districts
Legislative Description
Workplace surveillance tools.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor and Employment3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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