Behavioral sciences.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

AB 1598 is a California House bill titled “Behavioral sciences.” It has cleared the House and is now in committee, specifically referred to the Appropriations suspense file for further action. The measure is intended to address issues related to behavioral sciences, though the exact provisions are not detailed in the available summary.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6452.). · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Jun 15, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
2. May 21, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 5187.)
3. May 21, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. Apr 29, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
7. Apr 16, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 15, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 14, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 19. Noes 0.) (April 14).
10. Mar 27, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
11. Mar 19, 2026Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
12. Mar 18, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Sharon Quirk-Silva (D) · sponsor
• Quirk-Silva

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