Data collection: race and ethnicity.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

AB 1878 focuses on the collection of race and ethnicity information by state entities. It would impact any agency or organization that gathers such demographic data, aiming to improve consistency and accuracy. The measure is intended to support better policymaking and equity analysis.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 8, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 7, 2026
• Judiciary
  Judiciary · Apr 7, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 8, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 7). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 12, 2026Re-referred to Com. on JUD. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.
5. Mar 12, 2026Re-referred to Com. on G.O.
6. Mar 11, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on G.O. Read second time and amended.
7. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on G.O.
8. Feb 13, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
9. Feb 12, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Patel · sponsor

Bill text

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