AB1578

State and local officials: sexual harassment training and education: anti-hate speech training.

Introduced·1/12/26

California AB1578 mandates sexual harassment and anti-hate speech training for state and local officials.

California AB1578 requires local agencies to provide sexual harassment prevention training to their officials and employees. This includes at least two hours of training for supervisory employees and one hour for nonsupervisory employees. The training must cover federal and state laws, practical examples, and the effects of harassment. Beginning January 1, 2028, the training will also include anti-hate speech components. The Department of Human Resources will develop online courses for this training.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

May 14

12:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

May 6

9:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

May 22

Assembly

Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading.

May 18

Assembly

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

May 14

Assembly

From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 4.) (May 14).