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H8504Introduced in the House

Changes the definition of employee to include individuals employed in the domestic service of any person.

Passed

Introduced by Leonela Felix, District 61

What does this bill do?

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Official description

LABOR AND LABOR RELATIONS -- FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES - Changes the definition of employee to include individuals employed in the domestic service of any person.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 10, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 3, 2026

60

Yes

9

No

6

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Labor

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/21/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/28/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/03/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/09/2026)

  9. Senate passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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