S02494Introduced in the Senate
Provides that certain allegations made by employees involving employment discrimination shall be protected and matters of public interest in actions involving public petition and participation.
Introduced by Andrew Gounardes, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that certain allegations made by employees involving employment discrimination shall be protected and matters of public interest in actions involving public petition and participation.
Where it stands
referred to judiciary
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · April 13, 2026
52
Yes
0
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
63 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| 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
REFERRED TO CODES
1ST REPORT CAL.614
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO CODES
1ST REPORT CAL.611
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to judiciary
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