Farm Bureau-Opposed Employment Technology Bills Advance
Published Friday, June 12, 2026
Two California Farm Bureau-opposed bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence and workplace technology recently advanced out of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee and will be heard in the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee.
Senate Bill 947 by Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, would regulate the use of automated decision-making systems in the workplace, including many low-risk workforce management tools commonly used by employers. Farm Bureau is concerned the bill would create significant compliance obligations and increased legal liability for employers using modern technologies to support personnel management and business operations.
Senate Bill 951 by Eloise Gómez Reyes, D-Colton, would expand California's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act by imposing new notification requirements on employers when workforce reductions are alleged to be connected to the implementation of technology or automation. Farm Bureau believes the proposal would create additional regulatory burdens and uncertainty for employers making operational decisions.
SB 947 passed the committee on a 5-1 vote on June 10, while SB 951 passed on a 5-2 vote the same day. Both measures have been referred to the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee for further consideration.
Staff contact: Bryan Little, blittle@cfbf.com.
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