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CA SB617

Bill

Status

Passed

10/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Arreguin

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act (WARN Act) to require additional information in the 60-day notice employers must provide before mass layoffs, relocations, or terminations

  • Employers must now disclose whether they plan to coordinate services through the local workforce development board, a different entity, or no entity at all

  • Notice must include contact information for the local workforce development board and a description of rapid response services available at America's Job Center of California locations

  • Employers choosing to coordinate services with the workforce development board or another entity must arrange those services within 30 days of the notice

  • Notice must include information about CalFresh (California's food assistance program), including the benefits helpline and website link

Legislative Description

California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Act.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 229, Statutes of 2025.

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/10/2025
Labor and Employment6/5/2025
Appropriations4/30/2025
Labor, Public Employment and Retirement3/5/2025
Rules2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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