AB2155

Arbitration: validity of agreements to arbitrate.

Complete·6/30/26

California AB2155 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to ensure arbitration agreements are enforceable unless they violate the Federal Arbitration Act.

California AB2155 amends Section 1281 of the Code of Civil Procedure to clarify that written arbitration agreements are valid and enforceable unless they are not enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. This includes exclusions for contracts of employment of seamen, railroad employees, or any other class of workers engaged in foreign or interstate commerce. The act aims to ensure that all persons have the full benefit of the rights, forums, and procedures established under state law.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 9

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Apr 14

8:00 AM

Assembly Judiciary Hearing

History

Jun 30

Approved by the Governor.

Jun 30

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 46, Statutes of 2026.

Jun 24

Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11:30 a.m.