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AB-2548 • 2026

Wages.

Wages.

Children Labor
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Gabriel
Last action
2026-02-21
Official status
From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on what changes are being made to the definitions or their potential impacts.

Wage Definitions

The bill makes minor, non-substantial changes to the existing definitions of 'wages' and 'labor'.

What This Bill Does

  • Makes nonsubstantive changes to the definitions of 'wages' and 'labor'.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People who make laws and regulations.
  • Workers and employers in California.

Terms To Know

wages
Money paid to a worker for their job.
labor
Work done by people, especially as part of their job.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify what specific words are being changed in the definitions.
  • It is unclear how these changes will affect workers or employers.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-21 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 2548, as introduced, Gabriel.
Wages.
Existing law defines the terms “wages” and “labor” for purposes of provisions regarding the payment of wages to employees in various occupations.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to those definitions.

Current Bill Text

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