• Governor Newsom had an October 13, 2025, deadline to sign bills passed by the legislature during the recent legislative session that ended on September 13, 2025.
• The governor signed more than a dozen bills impacting employers. The laws take effect January 1, 2026, except where otherwise noted.
• However, the governor also vetoed high-profile employment bills addressing employers’ use of AI, employees’ right to wear face masks, and employers’ obligations to comply with judgments.

California Employment Bills Signed by or Sent to the Governor for Signature

Ogletree Deakins’ California offices will continue to monitor developments and will provide updates on the California blog as additional information becomes available.

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