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AB 2495: Unlawful immigration-related practices.
What AB 2495 does, verified September 4, 2026
<p>The bill expands protections against unfair immigration-related practices by employers or individuals. It prohibits retaliation or prevention of employees exercising rights under local, state, or federal laws and regulations. Additionally, it forbids conduct that dissuades a reasonable person from engaging in legal activities or induces them to abstain from such activities based on their actual or perceived immigration status. Violations can result in civil penalties up to $10,000 per employee for each instance.</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 60. Noes 13.). |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending. |
| Aug. 25, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 29. Noes 8.). |
| Aug. 17, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |