PRIORITY LEGISLATION | CALIFORNIA

AB 1803

Religious Liberty
Lowenthal
2026

about this bill

Legislation type
Religious Liberty
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AB 1803
our stance
Oppose
status
Referred to Senate Appr. Committee. Hearing date 8/3/2026.

Would require California employers with 5 or more employees includingchurches and faith-based organizations to add anti-hate speech training to their existing workplace training starting January 1, 2028. The training would cover protected characteristics including sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill has no religious exemptions.

Would require California employers with 5 or more employees includingchurches and faith-based organizations to add anti-hate speech training to their existing workplace training starting January 1, 2028. The training would cover protected characteristics including sexual orientation and gender identity. The bill has no religious exemptions.

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