Arbitration: validity of agreements to arbitrate.

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

The bill amends California’s Code of Civil Procedure so that any written arbitration agreement that would be invalid under the Federal Arbitration Act is also invalid under state law. It specifically incorporates federal exclusions, including those for certain worker classes and for sexual assault or harassment claims. The change protects individuals from being forced into arbitration when federal law already bars it.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 4794.) · Apr 23, 2026

Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 9, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Apr 14, 2026
• Judiciary
  Judiciary · Apr 14, 2026

History

1. May 6, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
2. Apr 23, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 4794.)
3. Apr 23, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. Apr 16, 2026Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
5. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 14).
6. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on JUD.
7. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
8. Feb 18, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D) · sponsor
• Aguiar-Curry

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