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SB 951

Employment: technological displacement: notice.

Became law · by Reyes · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Assembly floor, 2026-08-31: (PASS), 56 ayes, 15 noes, 8 not voting · SB 951 Reyes Senate Third Reading By Bryan

Aye (56): Al Muratsuchi D, Alex Lee D, Ash Kalra D, Avelino Valencia D, Blanca Pacheco 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, Mike Fong 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 (15): Alexandra Macedo R, Anamarie Ávila Farías D, Carl DeMaio R, David Tangipa R, Diane Dixon R, Heath Flora R, Heather Hadwick R, Jeff Gonzalez R, Joe Patterson R, Kate Sanchez R, Leticia Castillo R, Natasha Johnson R, Stan Ellis R, Tom Lackey R, Tri Ta R

Not voting (8): Blanca Rubio D, Greg Wallis R, Josh Hoover R, Juan Alanis R, Laurie Davies R, Michelle Rodriguez D, Mike Gipson D, Phillip Chen R

Who lobbied on it

32 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 951 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

IN-N-OUT BURGERS · MERCURY GENERAL CORPORATION · ALLIED MANAGED CARE AND ACCLAMATION INSURANCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES · ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMINISTRATORS · ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE DISTRICTS; THE · ASSOCIATION OF WESTERN EMPLOYERS · Associated General Contractors of California · BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY · CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICTS · CALIFORNIA COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION (CALCOM) · CALIFORNIA CREDIT UNION LEAGUE · CALIFORNIA DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (CELA) · CALIFORNIA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · CALIFORNIA FORESTRY ASSOCIATION · CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION · CHAMBER OF PROGRESS · COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, DISTRICT 9 · COSTCO WHOLESALE · COUNCIL OF AUTISM SERVICE PROVIDERS (CASP) · California Faculty Association · FLASHER BARRICADE ASSOCIATION · GENENTECH, INC., A MEMBER OF THE ROCHE GROUP · NEVADA, COUNTY OF · NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION · OFFICIAL POLICE GARAGE ASSOCIATION OF LOS ANGELES · PRIVACY RIGHTS CLEARINGHOUSE · SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT · SILICON VALLEY LEADERSHIP GROUP · SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT · TECHEQUITY ACTION · THOMSON REUTERS

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2026-04-08Sen Labor, Public Employment and Retirement
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection]
(PASS)31
2026-04-20Sen Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)72
2026-05-04Sen Appropriations
Placed on suspense file
(PASS)70
2026-05-14Sen Appropriations
Do pass as amended
(PASS)52
2026-05-20Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB951 Reyes
(PASS)289
2026-06-10Asm Labor and Employment
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]
(PASS)50
2026-07-01Asm Privacy and Consumer Protection
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
(PASS)112
2026-08-13Asm Appropriations
Do pass as amended.
(PASS)103
2026-08-31Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB951 Reyes et al. Concurrence
(PASS)3010
2026-08-31Assembly floor
SB 951 Reyes Senate Third Reading By Bryan
(PASS)5615