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AB 1961: Civil actions: protective orders: workplace violence.
What AB 1961 does, verified September 4, 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: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-09-03)Alert me
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| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.). |
| Aug. 24, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |