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CA ACA7
CA
Status
Engrossed
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Corey Jackson
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AI Summary
- Amends California's Proposition 209 (1996) to narrow the scope of the constitutional ban on race, sex, color, ethnicity, and national origin-based preferences in state operations
- Limits the prohibition on discrimination and preferential treatment to only three areas: public employment, higher education admissions and enrollment, and public contracting
- Removes K-12 public education from the current ban, potentially allowing affirmative action policies in elementary and secondary schools
- Requires two-thirds legislative approval and voter approval as a constitutional amendment ballot measure
- Maintains existing exceptions for bona fide sex-based qualifications, court orders, consent decrees, and compliance with federal funding requirements
Legislative Description
Government preferences.
Last Action
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/19/2026
Appropriations5/6/2025
Judiciary4/23/2025
Higher Education4/7/2025
Full Bill Text
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