Assembly BillFailedLabor
AB 1209: Workers’ compensation: cannabis industry.
What AB 1209 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to regulate workers' compensation for employers in the cannabis industry. It requires employers licensed under the existing cannabis regulation laws to provide proof of secured workers' compensation to the state. The state will establish a schedule for compliance and provide assistance to employers who are unable to obtain coverage. Employers who secure compensation will be exempt from civil or criminal liability for prior failure to secure payment. The state can also contract with agents to help employers comply with the new requirements.
Bill journey
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3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr. 21, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on B. & P. |
| Apr. 21, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 10, 2025 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended. |