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CA AB1883

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Isaac Bryan

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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