California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 984 — Use of age information in employment.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law, with specified exceptions, prohibits discrimination in employment based on, among other factors, race, gender, religious belief, and age. Existing law prohibits an employer from enforcing a compulsory retirement age when the employee has indicated in writing that he or she wishes to continue working and demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the job adequately to the employer's satisfaction. Existing law restricts the disclosure of personal information, as defined, by a public agency or consumer credit agency that collects it. This bill would prohibit an employer from using information regarding a person's age in making any employment decision regarding that person. The bill would also provide that a commercial online entertainment employment service provider, as defined, who accepts payment from persons in California to post resumes and other information online is subject to the antidiscrimination laws of California.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Article IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

  5. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (April 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M.

  7. Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.

  8. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended.

  9. Referred to Coms. on L. & E. and A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 29.

  11. Read first time. To print.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 984 do?
Existing law, with specified exceptions, prohibits discrimination in employment based on, among other factors, race, gender, religious belief, and age. Existing law prohibits an employer from enforcing a compulsory retirement age when the employee has indicated in writing that he or she wishes to continue working and demonstrates the ability to perform the functions of the job adequately to the employer's satisfaction. Existing law restricts the disclosure of personal information, as defined, by a public agency or consumer credit agency that collects it. This bill would prohibit an employer from using information regarding a person's age in making any employment decision regarding that person. The bill would also provide that a commercial online entertainment employment service provider, as defined, who accepts payment from persons in California to post resumes and other information online is subject to the antidiscrimination laws of California.
Who sponsors AB 984?
AB 984 is sponsored by Calderon, Lisa (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 984?
This bill died with 2015-2016 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 984?
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