SB1237Introduced in the Senate
Civil Rights Department.
Introduced by Catherine Blakespear, District 38
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to amend Section 12999 of the Government Code, relating to civil rights.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1019, Statutes of 2026.
September 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Unfinished Business SB1237 Blakespear et al. Concurrence · August 26, 2026
30
Yes
10
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Dahle | 1 | No |
| Mike McGuire | 2 | Yes |
| Christopher Cabaldon | 3 | Yes |
| Marie Alvarado-Gil | 4 | No |
| Jerry McNerney | 5 | Yes |
| Roger Niello | 6 | No |
| Jesse Arreguin | 7 | Yes |
| Angelique Ashby | 8 | Yes |
| Tim Grayson | 9 | Yes |
| Aisha Wahab | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
Referred to Com. on JUD.
Set for hearing April 7.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 10. Noes 1. Page 3757.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing April 20.
April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4270.) (May 14).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 29. Noes 6. Page 4446.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Com. on JUD.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (June 9). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
June 24 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 59. Noes 19. Page 6475.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 30. Noes 10.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 6 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1019, Statutes of 2026.
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