AB 1979
  • Introduced
    Feb 13, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 21, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
AB 1979
California Assembly Bill
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Senate • Jul 02, 2026: Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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07/02/26 - Amended Senate
Consideration • Senate Appropriations
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Apr 07, 2026, Assembly
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]
YES: 12
NO: 3
OTHER: 1
YES: 12

NO: 3

NOT VOTING: 1

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Apr 21, 2026, Assembly
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 11
NO: 4
OTHER: 0
YES: 11

NO: 4

OTHER: 0
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May 14, 2026, Assembly
Do pass.
YES: 11
NO: 4
OTHER: 0
YES: 11

NO: 4

OTHER: 0
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May 21, 2026, Assembly
AB 1979 Bonta Assembly Third Reading
YES: 48
NO: 15
OTHER: 17
YES: 48

NO: 15

NOT VOTING: 17

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Jun 15, 2026, Senate
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Health]
YES: 7
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

NO: 2

OTHER: 0
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Jul 01, 2026, Senate
Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 8
NO: 0
OTHER: 3
YES: 8

NO: 0

    NOT VOTING: 3

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    • Jul 02, 2026 | Senate
      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (July 1).
      • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
    • Jun 22, 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 HEALTH.
    • Jun 17, 2026 | Senate
      • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
    • Jun 16, 2026 | Senate
      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. (Ayes 7. Noes 2.) (June 15).
    • Jun 03, 2026 | Senate
      • Referred to Coms. on P., D.T., & C.P. and HEALTH.
    • May 21, 2026 | Senate
      • In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
    • May 21, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 48. Noes 15. Page 5213.)
    • May 18, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
    • May 14, 2026 | Assembly
      • Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 5030.)
      • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 14).
    • May 13, 2026 | Assembly
      • In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
    • Apr 27, 2026 | Assembly
      • Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
    • Apr 23, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read second time and amended.
    • Apr 22, 2026 | Assembly
      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (April 21).
    • Apr 17, 2026 | Assembly
      • In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
    • Apr 13, 2026 | Assembly
      • Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
    • Apr 09, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read second time and amended.
    • Apr 08, 2026 | Assembly
      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 12. Noes 3.) (April 7).
    • Mar 23, 2026 | Assembly
      • Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
    • Mar 19, 2026 | Assembly
      • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
    • Mar 17, 2026 | Assembly
      • Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
    • Mar 16, 2026 | Assembly
      • Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and P. & C.P.
      • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. Read second time and amended.
    • Feb 14, 2026 | Assembly
      • From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
    • Feb 13, 2026 | Assembly
      • Read first time. To print.
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