AB1326Introduced in the Assembly
Health masks: right to wear.
Introduced by Patrick Ahrens, District 26
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to add Chapter 26 (commencing with Section 28050) to Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to personal protective equipment.
Where it stands
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
January 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: AB 1326 Ahrens Concurrence in Senate Amendments · September 9, 2025
66
Yes
3
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
80 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Absent |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| James Gallagher | 3 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Absent |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | No |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24.
Read first time.
Referred to Com. on L. & E.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 14. Noes 2.) (April 29).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 58. Noes 2. Page 1481.)
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and JUD.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (June 18). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 15).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 28. Noes 1. Page 2590.).
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 66. Noes 3. Page 3125.).
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Vetoed by Governor.
Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file.
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