CA SB 1351 (Arreguin) California Private Postsecondary Education Act: Exemptions
This bill has direct implications for student affordability in communities that KCA supports. When regulatory requirements lead to increased cost for students, this can have a detrimental impact on students from low-income families and can influence enrollment decisions and thus future employment opportunities. KCA ContextBy supporting schools when closure is imminent, the bill helps preserve […]
CA AB 2155 (Aguiar-Curry) Forced Arbitration Justice and Conformity Act
Makes arbitration agreements unenforceable under California law to the extent they would not be enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act, incorporating federal exclusions for sexual assault and harassment claims. KCA ContextWorkers and survivors in California should not have fewer protections than federal law provides. Forced arbitration silences the people who most need the ability to […]
CA AB 1958 (Kalra) Racial Justice Act Amendments
Strengthens the California Racial Justice Act by broadening the kinds of evidence that can be used to establish a disparity claim, extending coverage to plea negotiations and diversion, and streamlining data disclosure. KCA ContextDespite the Legislature’s intent in passing the RJA in 2020, procedural barriers have limited its impact. This bill removes those barriers so […]
CA AB 1776 (Aguiar-Curry) COMPETE Act
Modernizes the Cartwright Act to address single-firm anticompetitive conduct and ensure California’s antitrust laws reflect today’s economic realities. Codifies the unanimous recommendations of the California Law Revision Commission following three years of expert study. KCA ContextMarket concentration in tech means a handful of firms control the platforms billions rely on for communication, commerce, and employment. […]