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Home/Bills/SB 555California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 555: Workers’ compensation: average annual earnings.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified June 26, 2026

What SB 555 does, verified June 26, 2026

<p>This bill would amend the labor code to update the average weekly earnings used for calculating permanent partial disability indemnity benefits. The updated earnings ranges would be between $240 and $435 for injuries occurring on or after January 1, 2027. This change would ensure the workers' compensation system reflects the current cost of living and adjust the benefits accordingly.</p>

Bill journey
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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: June 24 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author. (2026-06-24)Alert me
Recent actions24 total · showing 5
Jun. 24, 2026June 24 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.
Jun. 01, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on INS.
May. 04, 2026Referred to Com. on INS.
Jan. 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Jan. 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 10. Page 3300.) Ordered to the Assembly.
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