As amended 4/13/2026: - Prohibits employers from using a workplace surveillance tool on workers for various purposes, including preventing compliance with laws or regulations, inferring information about workers engaging in a protected activity, making inferences about an individual’s emotional state or based on their gait, or collecting neural data. - Prohibits an employer from using facial recognition technology, unless it is used strictly to open a locked device or grant access to locked or secure areas. - Prohibits using workplace surveillance tools to infer a worker's legally protected status or to identify workers engaging in protected activities. - Authorizes enforcement by the Labor Commissioner and public prosecutors, creates a private right of action for employees, and establishes a penalty of up to $500 per employee per violation.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
May 14, 2026 | A | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
Apr 29, 2026 | A | Hearing Scheduled - Appropriations |
Apr 29, 2026 | — | In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
Apr 20, 2026 | — | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 2.) (April 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
Apr 16, 2026 | A | Hearing Scheduled - Privacy and Consumer Protection |
Apr 14, 2026 | — | Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P. |
Apr 13, 2026 | — | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended. |
Mar 19, 2026 | — | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P. |
| Last Action | Apr 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | May 8, 2026 |