S02499Introduced in the Senate
Provides that an employee shall not be required to request reinstatement in order to file a discrimination claim regarding paid family medical leave benefits; permits a private right of action for certain violations as an alternative to a workers' compensation claim; provides for attorneys' fees and costs.
Introduced by Andrew Gounardes, District 26
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides that an employee shall not be required to request reinstatement in order to file a discrimination claim regarding paid family medical leave benefits; permits a private right of action for certain violations as an alternative to a workers' compensation claim; provides for attorneys' fees and costs.
Where it stands
referred to labor
March 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · March 23, 2026
49
Yes
11
No
3
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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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | No |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | No |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Absent |
Bill history
REFERRED TO LABOR
1ST REPORT CAL.1112
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to labor
died in assembly
returned to senate
REFERRED TO LABOR
1ST REPORT CAL.372
2ND REPORT CAL.
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
PASSED SENATE
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
referred to labor
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