As amended 4/22/2026: - Requires a covered employer to provide at least 90 days' advanced written notice to affected workers and government entities before a technological displacement affecting 25 or more workers or 25% of the workforce. - Requires a covered employer to provide written notice to government entities when ceasing hiring due to the adoption of artificial intelligence or other automation. - Grants workers of companies with more than 100 workers who are affected by a technological displacement a right of first bid on other positions and prohibits their termination during the 90-day notice period without reasonable and substantiated caused. - Establishes penalties for failure to provide required notice, including back pay for affected employees and a civil penalty of up to $500 per day. - Authorizes the Labor Commissioner to enforce these provisions and establishes the Technological Displacement Act Fund.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
May 4, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
May 4, 2026 | — | May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
Apr 24, 2026 | — | Set for hearing May 4. |
Apr 22, 2026 | — | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
Apr 21, 2026 | — | From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (April 20). |
Apr 20, 2026 | S | Hearing Scheduled - Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection |
Apr 10, 2026 | — | Set for hearing April 20 in P., D.T., & C.P. pending receipt. |
| Last Action | May 4, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 8, 2026 |