SB867Introduced in the Senate
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Introduced by Steve Padilla, District 18
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to amend Section 22601 of, and to add and repeal Section 22604.5 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to business regulations.
Where it stands
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 189, Statutes of 2026.
September 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: SB 867 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Lowenthal · August 31, 2026
74
Yes
1
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
79 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Heather Hadwick | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Rogers | 2 | Yes |
| Cecilia Aguiar-Curry | 4 | Yes |
| Joe Patterson | 5 | Yes |
| Maggy Krell | 6 | Yes |
| Josh Hoover | 7 | Yes |
| David Tangipa | 8 | Absent |
| Heath Flora | 9 | Yes |
| Stephanie Nguyen | 10 | Yes |
| Lori Wilson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 5.
Referred to Coms. on P., D.T., & C.P. and APPR.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on P., D.T., & C.P.
Set for hearing April 6.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3741.) (April 6). 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 as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4254.) (May 14).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Ordered to special consent calendar.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0. Page 4525.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and APPR.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 1.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
July 1 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
Assembly Rule 63 suspended.
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 13).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Joint Rule 61(b)(16) suspended. (Ayes 58. Noes 1. Page 6727.)
Read third time and amended.
Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 74. Noes 1. Page 6981.) Ordered to the Senate.
In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Approved by the Governor.
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 189, Statutes of 2026.
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