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CA SB477

California Fair Employment and Housing Act: enforcement procedures.


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Introduced
02/19/2025
In Committee
06/05/2025
Crossed Over
05/28/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Sections 12926, 12960, 12965, and 12981 of the Government Code, relating to civil rights.

AI Summary

This bill amends several sections of California's Government Code related to the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to clarify and expand enforcement procedures for civil rights complaints. The bill defines a "group or class complaint" as including any complaint alleging a pattern or practice, and extends the time periods for filing and investigating complaints in several ways. Specifically, the bill allows for tolling (pausing) of complaint filing deadlines during dispute resolution proceedings, during appeals of complaint closures, and through written agreements between the department and respondents. The bill also modifies provisions related to when the Civil Rights Department can issue right-to-sue notices, particularly for group or class complaints, by allowing these notices to be issued only after all related administrative proceedings, civil actions, and appeals have been fully resolved. Additionally, the bill removes specific restrictions on the counties where civil actions can be filed, giving the department more flexibility in choosing venue. These changes are designed to provide more comprehensive protection against discrimination and give complainants more opportunities to pursue their claims through administrative and legal channels.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Com. on JUD. (on 06/05/2025)

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