AB 2161
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Became law · by Bonta · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2026-08-26: (PASS), 60 ayes, 11 noes, 8 not voting · AB 2161 Bonta Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Aye (60): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Catherine Stefani D, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry D, Celeste Rodriguez D, Chris Rogers D, Christopher Ward D, Corey Jackson D, Cottie Petrie-Norris D, Damon Connolly D, Darshana R. Patel D, David Alvarez D, Dawn Addis D, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Gregg Hart D, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Carrillo D, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Maggy Krell D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Matt Haney D, Mia Bonta D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson D, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sade Elhawary D, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tina McKinnor D
No (11): Alexandra Macedo R, Carl DeMaio R, David Tangipa R, Diane Dixon R, Heather Hadwick R, Jeff Gonzalez R, Joe Patterson R, Kate Sanchez R, Laurie Davies R, Natasha Johnson R, Stan Ellis R
Not voting (8): Greg Wallis R, Heath Flora R, Josh Hoover R, Juan Alanis R, Leticia Castillo R, Phillip Chen R, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R
Who lobbied on it
33 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 2161 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
ALZHEIMER'S LOS ANGELES · ALZHEIMER'S ORANGE COUNTY · ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO · AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION · APLA HEALTH & WELLNESS · ARDELYX · ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL CENTER AGENCIES · American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc. · BET TZEDEK LEGAL SERVICES · BIOCOM CALIFORNIA · CALIFORNIA CLINICAL LABORATORY ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS · CALIFORNIA KIDNEY CARE ALLIANCE · CALIFORNIA OPIOID MAINTENANCE PROVIDERS (COMP) · CALIFORNIA PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA RETIRED TEACHERS ASSOCIATION · CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INC. · CHILDREN NOW · COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO · CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION · California Faculty Association · FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AMERICA AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES · FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION OF CALIFORNIA · GRACE INC. · LOCAL HEALTH PLANS OF CALIFORNIA · LOS ANGELES; COUNTY OF · MILLENNIUM HEALTH · NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY · OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA · PICO California - 635 · PRIVATE ESSENTIAL ACCESS COMMUNITY HOSPITALS · UNIDOSUS · VISION Y COMPROMISO
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Asm Health Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 12 | 2 |
| 2026-05-14 | Asm Appropriations Do pass as amended. | (PASS) | 11 | 2 |
| 2026-05-26 | Assembly floor AB 2161 Bonta Assembly Third Reading | (PASS) | 58 | 12 |
| 2026-07-01 | Sen Health Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] | (PASS) | 8 | 2 |
| 2026-08-03 | Sen Appropriations Placed on suspense file | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2026-08-13 | Sen Appropriations Do pass as amended | (PASS) | 5 | 2 |
| 2026-08-25 | Senate floor Assembly 3rd Reading AB2161 Bonta et al. By Weber Pierson | (PASS) | 30 | 9 |
| 2026-08-26 | Assembly floor AB 2161 Bonta Concurrence in Senate Amendments | (PASS) | 60 | 11 |