S00413Introduced in the Senate
Makes the release of any claim by an employee, or independent contractor who is a natural person, against an employer, unenforceable if, as a condition of such resolution, the employee or independent contractor is prohibited from applying for, accepting, or engaging in future employment with such employer, or any entity or entities related to such employer.
Introduced by Andrew Gounardes, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Makes the release of any claim by an employee, or independent contractor who is a natural person, against an employer, unenforceable if, as a condition of such resolution, the employee or independent contractor is prohibited from applying for, accepting, or engaging in future employment with such employer, or any entity or entities related to such employer.
Where it stands
referred to judiciary
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · March 25, 2026
38
Yes
21
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | No |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | No |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | No |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | No |
| James Sanders | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1ST REPORT CAL.342
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
1ST REPORT CAL.566
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
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