Specified nothing in Unruh civil rights act limits/restricts efforts to enforce local law banning discrimination in employment against classes covered persons if criteria met.
Bill Provisions
Specifies nothing in the Unruh Civil Rights Act limits or restricts efforts of the State to enforce local law prohibiting discrimination in employment against protected classes.
Classes of persons covered by the act protected if certain requirements are met.
Including requirement that local law enforced is at least as protective as the act.
Requires the department to promulgate regulations governing local enforcement.
Legislative History
On Feb. 16, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on May 21, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On May 22, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on Aug. 29, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On Sep. 10, 2024, bill was enrolled, and presented to Governor for further action.
Effectiveness
No effective date specified; generally effective Jan. 1 after enactment, on Jan. 1, 2025.
Sep. 27, 2024 CAL LEG Bill Approval
On Sep. 27, 2024, CAL LEG reported SB 1340 signed by governor, assigned Ch. 626.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp
Reference
Ch. 626, 9/27/2024; Bill SB1340, 9/10/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 2-3-2.8-9-12993;
