California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Senate Bill

SB 42: Political Reform Act of 1974: public campaign financing: California Fair Elections Act of 2026.

Enacted Last action October 2, 2025: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 245, Statutes of 2025.

Plain-language summary

SB 42 is a senate bill introduced in the California Senate on December 5, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Political Reform Act of 1974: public campaign financing: California Fair Elections Act of 2026. Primary sponsor: Thomas Umberg (D), Benjamin Allen (D), Sabrina Cervantes (D). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 2, 2025): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 245, Statutes of 2025.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Thomas Umberg (Democratic); Benjamin Allen (Democratic); Sabrina Cervantes (Democratic). 19 co-sponsors.