AB 653
Child abuse: mandated reporters: talent agents, managers, and coaches.
Became law · by Lackey, Blanca Rubio, Grove · full text and history
Latest floor vote
Assembly floor, 2025-09-13: (PASS), 75 ayes, 0 noes, 5 not voting · AB 653 Lackey Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Aye (75): Al Muratsuchi D, Alexandra Macedo R, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco D, Blanca Rubio D, Buffy Wicks D, Carl DeMaio R, 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, David Tangipa R, Dawn Addis D, Diane Dixon R, Diane Papan D, Esmeralda Soria D, Gail Pellerin D, Greg Wallis R, Gregg Hart D, Heath Flora R, Heather Hadwick R, Isaac Bryan D, Jacqui Irwin D, James Gallagher R, James Ramos D, Jasmeet Bains D, Jeff Gonzalez R, Jesse Gabriel D, Jessica Caloza D, Joaquin Arambula D, Joe Patterson R, John Harabedian D, José Luis Solache D, Josh Hoover R, Josh Lowenthal D, Juan Alanis R, Juan Carrillo D, Kate Sanchez R, LaShae Sharp-Collins D, Laurie Davies R, Leticia Castillo R, Lisa Calderon D, Liz Ortega D, Lori Wilson D, Maggy Krell D, Marc Berman D, Mark González D, Mia Bonta D, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Fong D, Mike Gipson D, Natasha Johnson R, Nick Schultz D, Patrick Ahrens D, Phillip Chen R, Pilar Schiavo D, Rebecca Bauer-Kahan D, Rhodesia Ransom D, Rick Chavez Zbur D, Robert Garcia D, Robert Rivas D, Sharon Quirk-Silva D, Stan Ellis R, Stephanie Nguyen D, Steve Bennett D, Tasha Boerner D, Tom Lackey R
Not voting (5): Alex Lee D, Matt Haney D, Sade Elhawary D, Tina McKinnor D, Tri Ta R
Who lobbied on it
6 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name AB 653 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.
ASSOCIATION OF TALENT AGENTS · CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION & DANCE (CAHPERD) · ENDEAVOR AND ITS AFFILIATES · NATIONAL HOUSING LAW PROJECT · SAG-AFTRA · WME IMG, LLC
Every recorded vote
| Date | Where | Result | Ayes | Noes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-22 | Asm Public Safety Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 9 | 0 |
| 2025-05-23 | Asm Appropriations Do pass as amended. | (PASS) | 14 | 0 |
| 2025-06-04 | Assembly floor AB 653 Lackey Assembly Third Reading | (PASS) | 77 | 0 |
| 2025-07-01 | Sen Public Safety Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar | (PASS) | 6 | 0 |
| 2025-07-14 | Sen Appropriations Placed on suspense file | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2025-08-29 | Sen Appropriations Do pass as amended | (PASS) | 7 | 0 |
| 2025-09-11 | Senate floor Special Consent AB653 Lackey et al. By Grove | (PASS) | 40 | 0 |
| 2025-09-13 | Assembly floor AB 653 Lackey Concurrence in Senate Amendments | (PASS) | 75 | 0 |