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SB 527: Worker classification: employees and independent contractors: athletic coaches.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 3, 2026

What SB 527 does, verified February 3, 2026

This bill aims to clarify worker classification for athletic coaches working in elementary or secondary private schools or local educational agencies. The bill would extend the exemption from the "ABC test" to sports coaches in these settings, instead applying a multifactor test. This exemption is intended to provide greater clarity and consistency for these specific occupations and business relationships. The bill defines terms, including "sports coach," for these purposes, to ensure accurate application of the exemption.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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Coauthors
Steven ChoiBrian JonesAlexandra MacedoRosilicie Ochoa BoghKelly SeyartoGreg Wallis
Recent actions10 total · showing 5
Feb. 02, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
Jan. 13, 2026January 14 set for second hearing canceled at the request of author.
Jan. 06, 2026Set for hearing January 14.
Jan. 05, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
Apr. 29, 2025April 30 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
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