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Home/Bills/SB 513California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 513: Personnel records.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified December 6, 2025

What SB 513 does, verified December 6, 2025

This bill amends the labor code to expand the scope of personnel records that current and former employees can inspect and receive a copy of. Personnel records will now include education and training records. Employers must ensure these records include specified information. This change expands the existing crime of violating personnel record requirements. The bill also clarifies the scope of the crime and removes the need for reimbursement from the state.

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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 654, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-11)Alert me
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Oct. 11, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 654, Statutes of 2025.
Oct. 11, 2025Approved by the Governor.
Sep. 09, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
Sep. 04, 2025In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
Sep. 03, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 2866.) Ordered to the Senate.
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