As amended 3/12/2026: - Prohibits employers from using certain workplace surveillance technologies, including emotion, gait, and neural data recognition, and restricts the use of facial recognition to security access. - Prohibits using workplace surveillance tools to infer a worker's legally protected status or to identify workers engaging in protected activities. - Authorizes enforcement by the Labor Commissioner and public prosecutors, creates a private right of action for employees, and establishes a penalty of up to $500 per employee per violation.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 19, 2026 | — | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P. |
Mar 18, 2026 | A | Hearing Scheduled - Labor and Employment |
Mar 16, 2026 | — | Re-referred to Com. on L. & E. |
Mar 12, 2026 | — | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. Read second time and amended. |
Mar 2, 2026 | — | Referred to Coms. on L. & E., P. & C.P. and JUD. |
Feb 13, 2026 | — | From printer. May be heard in committee March 15. |
Feb 12, 2026 | — | Read first time. To print. |
| Last Action | Mar 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |