California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2703 — Postsecondary education: access to higher education.

Last action — From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. 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 California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in this state. Existing law makes certain findings and declarations relating to access to higher education. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to those findings and declarations.

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Plain-language change summary

The changes in Bill AB 2703 include the addition of new lines of text, while some previous text has been removed. These updates are intended to clarify the bill's purpose and improve its effectiveness. This matters because clearer language can help ensure that the bill accomplishes its goals and makes it easier for the public to understand its implications.

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Action History

  1. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2703 do?
Existing law establishes the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, independent institutions of higher education, and private postsecondary educational institutions as the segments of postsecondary education in this state. Existing law makes certain findings and declarations relating to access to higher education. This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to those findings and declarations.
Who sponsors AB 2703?
AB 2703 is sponsored by Muratsuchi, Al (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2703?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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