AB 2598
  • Introduced
    Feb 20, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 27, 2026
  • Passed Senate
    Aug 27, 2026
  • Became Law
AB 2598
California Assembly Bill
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Assembly • Aug 28, 2026: In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
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08/20/26 - Amended Senate
Assembly Calendar: Unfinished Business – Concurrence In Senate Amendments
Position: 69

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Apr 07, 2026, Assembly
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
YES: 16
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 16

NO: 0

    OTHER: 0
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    Apr 21, 2026, Assembly
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    YES: 12
    NO: 0
    OTHER: 0
    YES: 12

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      May 14, 2026, Assembly
      Do pass.
      YES: 14
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 1
      YES: 14

      NO: 0

        NOT VOTING: 1

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        May 27, 2026, Assembly
        AB 2598 Krell Assembly Third Reading
        YES: 78
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 2
        YES: 78

        NO: 0

          NOT VOTING: 2

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          Jun 24, 2026, Senate
          Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
          YES: 11
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 11

          NO: 0

            OTHER: 0
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            Jun 30, 2026, Senate
            Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
            YES: 13
            NO: 0
            OTHER: 0
            YES: 13

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Aug 03, 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 as amended
                YES: 6
                NO: 0
                OTHER: 1
                YES: 6

                NO: 0

                  NOT VOTING: 1

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                  Aug 27, 2026, Senate
                  3rd Reading AB2598 Krell et al. By Cabaldon
                  YES: 40
                  NO: 0
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 40

                  NO: 0

                    OTHER: 0
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                    • Aug 28, 2026 | Assembly
                      • In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
                    • Aug 27, 2026 | Senate
                      • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.).
                    • Aug 24, 2026 | Senate
                      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
                    • Aug 20, 2026 | Senate
                      • Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
                    • Aug 17, 2026 | Senate
                      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
                    • Aug 13, 2026 | Senate
                      • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (August 13).
                      • Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
                    • Aug 03, 2026 | Senate
                      • In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
                    • Jul 01, 2026 | Senate
                      • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 13. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
                    • Jun 25, 2026 | Senate
                      • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
                    • Jun 16, 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 10, 2026 | Senate
                      • Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and JUD.
                    • May 28, 2026 | Senate
                      • In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
                    • May 27, 2026 | Assembly
                      • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.)
                    • May 18, 2026 | Assembly
                      • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
                    • May 14, 2026 | Assembly
                      • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (May 14).
                    • May 06, 2026 | Assembly
                      • In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
                    • Apr 22, 2026 | Assembly
                      • Coauthors revised.
                      • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
                    • Apr 13, 2026 | Assembly
                      • Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
                    • 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 JUD. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (April 7).
                    • Mar 18, 2026 | Assembly
                      • In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
                    • Mar 09, 2026 | Assembly
                      • Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and JUD.
                    • Feb 21, 2026 | Assembly
                      • From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
                    • Feb 20, 2026 | Assembly
                      • Read first time. To print.
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