California · 2025–26 Regular Session · Assembly Bill
AB 1719: Gaming: work permits: suspension.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
AB 1719 is a assembly bill introduced in the California Assembly on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Gaming: work permits: suspension. Primary sponsor: Christopher Ward (D). Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2026): From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Official summary
Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.
Existing law, the Gambling Control Act, establishes the California Gambling Control Commission, which is responsible for licensing and regulating various gambling activities and establishments. Under existing law, the commission consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
Existing law requires specified employees of a gambling enterprise to apply for and obtain a work permit from the commission or from a city, county, or city and county. Existing law authorizes the commission to issue an order summarily suspending a person’s work permit upon a finding that the suspension is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or general welfare, and provides for a hearing within 30 calendar days after the date of service of the suspension.
This bill would state that a hearing may be held more than 30 days from the date of service, by mutual agreement.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Ward | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Assembly | 78 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 18. Noes 0.) (March 18). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
- Referred to Com. on G.O.
- From printer. May be heard in committee March 7.
- Read first time. To print.