AB 1838
  • Introduced
    Feb 11, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    Apr 20, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 26, 2026
  • Became Law
AB 1838
California Assembly Bill
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Assembly • Aug 27, 2026: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 64. Noes 8.).
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09/01/26 - Enrolled

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Mar 18, 2026, Assembly
Do pass.
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 20, 2026, Assembly
    AB 1838 Berman Assembly Third Reading
    YES: 62
    NO: 7
    OTHER: 11
    YES: 62

    NO: 7

    NOT VOTING: 11

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    Jun 10, 2026, Senate
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Labor, Public Employment and Retirement ]
    YES: 5
    NO: 2
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 5

    NO: 2

    OTHER: 0
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    Jun 17, 2026, Senate
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    YES: 4
    NO: 1
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 4

    NO: 1

    OTHER: 0
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    Jun 29, 2026, Senate
    Placed on suspense file
    YES: 7
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 7

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Aug 13, 2026, Senate
      Do pass
      YES: 6
      NO: 1
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 6

      NO: 1

      OTHER: 0
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      Aug 26, 2026, Senate
      3rd Reading
      YES: 31
      NO: 9
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 31

      NO: 9

      OTHER: 0
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      Aug 27, 2026, Assembly
      AB 1838 Berman Concurrence in Senate Amendments
      YES: 64
      NO: 8
      OTHER: 7
      YES: 64

      NO: 8

      NOT VOTING: 7

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      • Aug 27, 2026 | Assembly
        • In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
        • Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 64. Noes 8.).
      • Aug 26, 2026 | Senate
        • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 30. Noes 9.).
      • Aug 13, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (August 13).
        • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
      • Jun 29, 2026 | Senate
        • In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
      • Jun 17, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
      • Jun 11, 2026 | Senate
        • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
      • Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on L., P.E. & R. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (June 10).
      • Jun 03, 2026 | Senate
        • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.
      • May 06, 2026 | Senate
        • Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and L., P.E. & R.
      • Apr 20, 2026 | Senate
        • In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
      • Apr 20, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 62. Noes 7. Page 4722.)
      • Apr 06, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 4490.)
      • Mar 23, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
      • Mar 19, 2026 | Assembly
        • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 18).
      • Feb 23, 2026 | Assembly
        • Referred to Com. on L. & E.
      • Feb 12, 2026 | Assembly
        • From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
      • Feb 11, 2026 | Assembly
        • Read first time. To print.
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