AB1898California2025 sessionIntroduced

Workplace artificial intelligence tools.

Automated employment decisions Algorithmic discrimination & bias

Plain-language summary

Regulates the use of artificial intelligence tools in California workplaces by adding new provisions to the Labor Code. The bill establishes rights and protections for workers subject to AI-driven monitoring, evaluation, or employment decision systems. It imposes obligations on employers that deploy AI tools affecting workers' conditions, performance assessment, or job security.

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History

Feb 12, 2026

ARead first time. To print.

Feb 13, 2026

AFrom printer. May be heard in committee March 15.

Mar 2, 2026

AReferred to Coms. on L. & E., P. & C.P. and JUD.

Mar 12, 2026

AFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.

Mar 16, 2026

ARe-referred to Com. on L. & E.

Mar 19, 2026

AFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

Mar 20, 2026

AFrom committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.

Mar 23, 2026

ARe-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

Mar 25, 2026

AFrom committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 10. Noes 3.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

Apr 9, 2026

ARe-referred to Com. on APPR. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

Apr 29, 2026

AIn committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

May 14, 2026

AIn committee: Held under submission.

Progress

IntroducedFeb 12, 2026

Engrossed

Enrolled

Passed

Signed into law