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CA AB742
CA AB742Department of Consumer Affairs: licensing: applicants who are descendants of slaves.
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Introduced
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
In Committee
08/29/2025
08/29/2025
Crossed Over
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Passed
09/10/2025
09/10/2025
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to add and repeal Section 115.7 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations.
AI Summary
This bill requires licensing boards under the Department of Consumer Affairs to expedite professional licensing applications for descendants of American slaves, once a certification process for such descendants is implemented. The bill is contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill 518 in the 2025-26 Regular Session, which would establish the Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery. The certification process would confirm an individual's status as a descendant of an American slave, after which the licensing boards would be required to prioritize and speed up application processing for these applicants. The provisions of the bill would remain in effect for four years from the date of implementation or until January 1, 2032, whichever comes earlier. This legislation builds upon existing law that already requires expedited licensing for spouses of active-duty military members assigned to duty stations in California, and aims to provide additional support and opportunities for descendants of American slaves in obtaining professional licenses.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (12)
Mia Bonta (D)*,
Isaac Bryan (D)*,
Sade Elhawary (D)*,
Mike Gipson (D)*,
Corey Jackson (D)*,
Tina McKinnor (D)*,
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D)*,
Lori Wilson (D)*,
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Laura Richardson (D),
Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D),
Akilah Weber Pierson (D),
Last Action
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. (on 09/22/2025)
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