Relates to requiring training to reduce abusive conduct and bullying in the workplace
This bill requires employers with 20+ full-time permanent employees to create a written workplace violence prevention program that includes specific training to address abusive conduct and bullying. The program must identify workplace risks (like working alone or public-facing roles) and detail prevention methods, such as conflict resolution training and reporting systems for aggressive behavior. Employees must receive annual training on recognizing and reporting bullying, understanding workplace risks, and using safety measures like emergency procedures and security devices. The law applies to all covered employers statewide and takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Mar 11, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Mar 17, 2025
How they voted
54–7
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Mar 17, 2025
D
Democratic41
97% Yea
R
Republican22
63% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 11, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
Mar 17, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Feb 14, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jessica Ramos
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Gustavo Rivera
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
Co
Lea Webb
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Samra Brouk
DDemocratic/Working Families
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