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Home/Bills/AB 1331California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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AB 1331: Workplace surveillance.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified September 3, 2026

What AB 1331 does, verified September 3, 2026

This bill aims to limit the use of workplace surveillance tools by employers. Employers can no longer monitor or surveil workers in employee-only areas, such as locker rooms or break rooms. Workers have the right to leave behind surveillance tools on their person or in their possession when entering these areas. Additionally, workers cannot remove or tamper with components of surveillance tools that are embedded in employer equipment or vehicles. The bill also prohibits employers from using surveillance tools to monitor workers during off-duty hours. Employers who violate the bill can face a civil penalty of $500 per violation. A public prosecutor can also bring enforcement actions against employers who violate the bill.

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Last action: Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 7.). (2026-08-31)Alert me
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Isaac BryanDave CorteseMark GonzálezJerry McNerneyChristopher WardJosh Becker
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Aug. 31, 2026Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 7.).
Aug. 31, 2026In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Aug. 31, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 28. Noes 5.).
Aug. 30, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 28, 2026Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
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