Assembly BillPassed first houseCivil Procedure
AB 1961: Civil actions: protective orders: workplace violence.
What AB 1961 does, verified August 25, 2026
<p>The bill amends California's code to allow employers to seek workplace violence restraining orders on behalf of all employees at a specific workplace or job location if harassment, unlawful violence, or credible threats are directed towards that area. It removes the requirement for an employer to name individual employees when seeking such protection for the entire workforce. Additionally, the bill mandates the judicial council to update its forms by January 1, 2028.</p>
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Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-24)Alert me
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| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 21, 2026 | Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Jun. 29, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |