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AB 1442: Essential Worker Commission.
What AB 1442 does, verified February 3, 2026
The proposed legislation establishes the Essential Worker Commission within the Labor and Workforce Development Agency to review and analyze issues affecting essential workers in the state. The commission will investigate workplace safety and health protections and wages and benefits for undocumented workers. Based on its findings, the commission will establish a program to provide essential workers with legal pathways to remain in the state and work lawfully. This program will aim to improve the lives of undocumented workers and provide them with greater job security and stability.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
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. 23, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Apr. 01, 2025 | Re-referred to Com. on L. & E. |
| Mar. 28, 2025 | Referred to Com. on L. & E. |