California bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session
California AB 1442
Essential Worker Commission.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Ávila Farías
Cosponsors (6)
- Alvarez (Democratic)
- Carrillo (Democratic)
- Solache (Democratic)
- Ransom (Democratic)
- Blanca Rubio (Democratic)
- Wilson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the California legislature· summary
Existing law establishes the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, consisting of various offices and entities, including the office of the Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development, the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, and the California Workforce Development Board.
This bill would establish the Essential Worker Commission within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, to review, investigate, and analyze issues relating to essential workers in the state, including workplace safety and health protections and wages and benefits for undocumented workers. The bill would require the Essential Worker Commission, based on that review, investigation, and analysis, to establish the Essential Worker Legal Work Program to provide essential workers with legal pathways to remain in California and work lawfully.
Text versions
- 03/28/25 - Amended Assembly· Mar 28, 2025
- 02/21/25 - Introduced· Feb 21, 2025
- AB1442
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 2, 2026 · House
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. - Jan 31, 2026 · House
Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. - Apr 23, 2025 · House
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. - Apr 1, 2025 · House
Re-referred to Com. on L. & E. - Mar 28, 2025 · House
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended. - Mar 28, 2025 · House
Referred to Com. on L. & E. - Feb 24, 2025 · House
Read first time. - Feb 22, 2025 · House
From printer. May be heard in committee March 24. - Feb 21, 2025 · House
Introduced. To print.