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S08789Introduced in the Senate

Prohibits the use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment and licensing determinations.

Passed

Introduced by James Sanders, District 10

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Official description

Prohibits the use of consumer credit history in hiring, employment and licensing determinations.

Where it stands

SIGNED CHAP.71

February 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

Assembly votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

AssemblyStage: Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage · February 3, 2026

97

Yes

44

No

7

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO RULES

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.77

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  5. referred to consumer affairs and protection

  6. substituted for a9475

  7. ordered to third reading rules cal.10

  8. passed assembly

  9. returned to senate

  10. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  11. SIGNED CHAP.71

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