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CA AB2070
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Stan Ellis
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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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