SB238Introduced in the Senate
Workplace surveillance tools.
Introduced by Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Part 5.7 (commencing with Section 1560) to Division 2 of, and to repeal Section 1563 of, the Labor Code, relating to employment.
Where it stands
July 1 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.
July 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection] · June 25, 2025
5
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
7 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heath Flora | 9 | No |
| Liz Ortega | 20 | Yes |
| Alex Lee | 24 | Yes |
| Ash Kalra | 25 | Yes |
| Sade Elhawary | 57 | Yes |
| Phillip Chen | 59 | Absent |
| Chris Ward | 78 | 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 1.
Referred to Com. on RLS.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Re-referred to Coms. on L., P.E. & R. and JUD.
Set for hearing April 23.
Set for hearing April 29 in JUD. pending receipt.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 870.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 2. Page 938.) (April 29).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing May 19.
May 19 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 23.
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 1. Page 1192.) (May 23).
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 27. Noes 10. Page 1473.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Coms. on L. & E. and P. & C.P.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (June 25). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
July 8 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
Joint Rule 62(a) suspended.
July 16 hearing postponed by committee.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
July 1 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.
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