California lawmakers passed several bills during the 2026 legislative session that would impose new compliance obligations on employers. Here is an overview of employment bills the California State Legislature has sent to the governor for approval.

Quick Hits

• The California State Legislature concluded the second year of its 2025–2026 session on September 1, 2026, and sent its remaining approved bills to Governor Gavin Newsom, including measures addressing automated decision systems, workplace surveillance, pay equity enforcement, bereavement leave, and immigration-related retaliation.
• Governor Newsom must sign or veto bills passed during the legislative session by September 30, 2026, or they will automatically become law.

California Employment Bills Sent to the Governor for Signature

“Enrolled” refers to when the final version of a bill has been approved by both the Senate and the Assembly, proofread for accuracy, and certified by the legislative officers before being sent to the governor for approval or veto.

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