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CA AB2027
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Ward
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AI Summary
- Employers and vendors may only collect and process worker data as strictly necessary to administer employment relationships and fulfill specific legal obligations
- Prohibits using worker data to train or deploy artificial intelligence systems that replicate, automate, or replace a worker's job
- Employers cannot sell, disclose, or provide access to worker data to third parties for AI training purposes aimed at job replacement
- Contracts between employers and vendors must include joint and several liability for data breaches and violations, plus requirements for reasonable security procedures
- Violations carry penalties of up to $500 per employee per violation, with enforcement by the Labor Commissioner, public prosecutors, or civil action by affected workers seeking damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees
Legislative Description
Worker data: prohibitions: artificial intelligence.
Last Action
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Labor and Employment3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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