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AB 692: Employment: contracts in restraint of trade.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified November 24, 2025

What AB 692 does, verified November 24, 2025

This bill makes it unlawful to include certain contract terms in employment contracts, specifically requiring workers to pay debts if their employment or work relationship with a specific employer terminates. The bill declares these contracts as void and contrary to public policy, except as provided. It allows workers to bring an action on behalf of themselves or others similarly situated in court, and makes violators liable for specified civil penalties and relief.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 703, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-13)Alert me
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Sasha Renée PérezChris RogersLaShae Sharp-CollinsDave CorteseAlex Lee
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Oct. 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 703, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
Sep. 11, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 46. Noes 20. Page 3340.).
Sep. 11, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 46. Noes 20. Page 3340.).
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