S00491Introduced in the Senate
Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice.
Introduced by Nathalia Fernandez, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to including the basis of religious attire and facial hair in the definition of unlawful discriminatory practice.
Where it stands
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January 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · April 24, 2025
51
Yes
0
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
62 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Absent |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Absent |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Absent |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Absent |
| James Sanders | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
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1ST REPORT CAL.631
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to governmental operations
died in assembly
returned to senate
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