AB-2155 • 2026

Arbitration: validity of agreements to arbitrate.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Aguiar-Curry
Last action: 2026-06-11
Official status: Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Arbitration: validity of agreements to arbitrate.

AB 2155, as introduced, Aguiar-Curry.

What This Bill Does

AB 2155, as introduced, Aguiar-Curry.
Arbitration: validity of agreements to arbitrate.
Existing law provides that written agreements to submit controversies to arbitration are valid and enforceable.
Existing federal law, the Federal Arbitration Act, also deems arbitration agreements valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, except for certain specified types of agreements, such as agreements to arbitrate claims of sexual harassment.

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Bill History

2026-06-11 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2026-06-10 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (June 9).
2026-05-06 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 4794.)
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to Consent Calendar.
2026-04-15 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (April 14).
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
2026-02-18 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2155, as introduced, Aguiar-Curry.
Arbitration: validity of agreements to arbitrate.
Existing law provides that written agreements to submit controversies to arbitration are valid and enforceable. Existing federal law, the Federal Arbitration Act, also deems arbitration agreements valid, irrevocable, and enforceable, except for certain specified types of agreements, such as agreements to arbitrate claims of sexual harassment.
This bill would make agreements to submit to arbitration unenforceable where the agreement would not be enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act.

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