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CA AB2070

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stan Ellis

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an exception from mandatory meal period requirements for construction workers while on the jobsite
  • Current law requires employers to provide a 30-minute meal period after 5 hours of work and a second meal period after 10 hours
  • The exception does not apply to employees working in clerical or administrative positions at construction sites
  • "Construction occupation" includes all job classifications associated with construction, alteration, demolition, building, excavation, renovation, remodeling, maintenance, improvement, and repair work
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Ellis on February 18, 2026, and requires majority vote to pass

Legislative Description

Employees: meal periods: construction industry.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on L. & E.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Employment3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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