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CA AB1916
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Alex Lee
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AI Summary
- Extends the Trial Court Interpreter Employment and Labor Relations Act to cover sign language interpreters, who were previously excluded from the law
- Amends Government Code Section 71801 to change language from "does not apply" to "applies" regarding sign language interpreters
- Ensures sign language interpreters employed by trial courts will be subject to the same employment procedures, compensation rules, and labor relations provisions as spoken language interpreters
- Introduced by Assembly Member Lee on February 12, 2026, and requires a majority vote to pass
- Referred to the Fiscal Committee but contains no appropriation and does not create a local program mandate
Legislative Description
Courts: court interpreters.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on JUD.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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