California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

AB 522 — Private employment: labor unions.

Last action — Died at Desk.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Existing law establishes the Department of Industrial Relations, which is responsible for, among other things, fostering, promoting, and developing the welfare of wage earners of California to improve their working conditions and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to streamline requirements in state labor law and to curb abuses by labor unions.

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Action History

  1. Died at Desk.

  2. From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.

  3. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 522 do?
Existing law establishes the Department of Industrial Relations, which is responsible for, among other things, fostering, promoting, and developing the welfare of wage earners of California to improve their working conditions and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to streamline requirements in state labor law and to curb abuses by labor unions.
Who sponsors AB 522?
AB 522 is sponsored by DeMaio, Carl (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 522?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track AB 522?
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