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AB 2592: Lobbyist ethics.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified September 11, 2026

What AB 2592 does, verified September 11, 2026

<p>The bill requires the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) to develop, maintain, and offer an orientation course for registered lobbyists starting January 1, 2029. The course will cover relevant ethical issues and laws related to lobbying, as well as each house of the legislature’s policies against harassment, including sexual harassment. The legislative ethics committees must approve the content related to harassment policies. The course will be available online, and the FPPC may charge a fee for it.</p>

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Last action: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (2026-09-10)Alert me
Recent actions25 total · showing 5
Sep. 10, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
Aug. 30, 2026Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0.).
Aug. 30, 2026In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
Aug. 30, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.).
Aug. 24, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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