AB2095 Employment Discrimination Conviction History
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Summary
California Assembly Bill AB2095 passed the Assembly on February 18, 2026. The bill amends Section 12952 of the Government Code to expand employment discrimination protections related to conviction history. The measure was approved by the Labor and Employment Committee (5-2 vote) and re-referred to the Judiciary Committee for further consideration.
What changed
AB2095 would amend Section 12952 of the California Government Code to expand employment discrimination protections related to conviction history. The bill cleared the Assembly with a 5-2 committee vote and has been re-referred to the Judiciary Committee.\n\nCalifornia employers should monitor this bill's progress as it advances through the legislative process. If enacted, employers utilizing conviction history in hiring or employment decisions may face stricter compliance requirements under the Fair Employment and Housing Act provisions.
What to do next
- Monitor AB2095 as it progresses through the California Senate
- Review conviction history screening policies for compliance with amended Government Code Section 12952 if bill is enacted
- Prepare for potential changes to employment application and hiring practices
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ChangeBridge / California / AB2095 Passed AB2095 Assembly Bill Passed 2026-02-18
Employment discrimination: conviction history.
An act to amend Section 12952 of the Government Code, relating to discrimination.
Bill Details
State California
Session 2025-2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Committee Judiciary
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Sponsors
Alex Lee (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 A From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (April 8). Re-referred to Com. on JUD. 2026-03-09 A Referred to Coms. on L. & E. and JUD. 2026-02-19 A From printer. May be heard in committee March 21. 2026-02-18 A Read first time. To print.
Votes
2026-04-08 Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] Yea: 5 Nay: 2
Committee Referrals
2026-03-09 A Labor and Employment 2026-04-09 A Judiciary
Bill Text Versions
2026-02-18 Introduced Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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