AB 2656
  • Introduced
    Feb 20, 2026
  • Passed Assembly
    May 26, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Became Law
AB 2656
California Assembly Bill
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Last Action See all actions
Senate • Aug 13, 2026: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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07/01/26 - Amended Senate
Senate Calendar: ASSEMBLY BILLS THIRD READING FILE, Aug 17, 2026
Position: 696

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Apr 16, 2026, Assembly
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Public Employment and Retirement]
YES: 14
NO: 1
OTHER: 0
YES: 14

NO: 1

OTHER: 0
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Apr 22, 2026, Assembly
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

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 2656 Petrie-Norris Assembly Third Reading
      YES: 72
      NO: 2
      OTHER: 6
      YES: 72

      NO: 2

      NOT VOTING: 6

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      Jun 17, 2026, Senate
      Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection]
      YES: 5
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 5

      NO: 0

        OTHER: 0
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        Jun 29, 2026, Senate
        Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
        YES: 9
        NO: 0
        OTHER: 0
        YES: 9

        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
            YES: 7
            NO: 0
            OTHER: 0
            YES: 7

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Actions
              • Aug 13, 2026 | Senate
                • From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).
                • Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
              • Aug 03, 2026 | Senate
                • In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
              • Jul 01, 2026 | Senate
                • Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
              • Jun 30, 2026 | Senate
                • From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 29).
              • Jun 19, 2026 | Senate
                • In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
              • Jun 17, 2026 | Senate
                • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.
              • Jun 10, 2026 | Senate
                • Referred to Coms. on L., P.E. & R. and P., D.T., & C.P.
              • May 27, 2026 | Senate
                • In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
              • May 26, 2026 | Assembly
                • Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 72. Noes 2.)
              • 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
                • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
              • Apr 16, 2026 | Assembly
                • From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. E. & R. (Ayes 14. Noes 1.) (April 16). Re-referred to Com. on P. E. & R.
              • Apr 15, 2026 | Assembly
                • Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
              • Apr 14, 2026 | Assembly
                • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
              • Apr 06, 2026 | Assembly
                • Re-referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and P. E. & R. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
              • Apr 03, 2026 | Assembly
                • In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
              • Mar 23, 2026 | Assembly
                • Re-referred to Com. on P. E. & R.
              • Mar 19, 2026 | Assembly
                • Referred to Coms. on P. E. & R. and P. & C.P.
                • From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. E. & R. Read second time and amended.
              • 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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