Plain English Breakdown
The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.
SB1140 • 2025
Prohibits employers from imposing requirements that employees speak only English in the workplace unless the employer can demonstrate that the requirement is justified by business necessity and applicable only in limited circumstances.
Prohibits employers from imposing requirements that employees speak only English in the workplace unless the employer can demonstrate that the requirement is justified by business necessity and applicable only in limited circumstances.
Labor
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2025-06-27
Senate
In committee upon adjournment.
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2025-03-03
Senate
Referred to Labor and Business.
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2025-02-27
Senate
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Official Summary Text
Digest: The Act makes laws about English-only rules in the workplace. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Prohibits employers from imposing requirements that employees speak only English in the workplace unless the employer can demonstrate that the requirement is justified by business necessity and applicable only in limited circumstances. Requires employers to provide notice to employees. Relating to: Relating to English-only policies in the workplace. Current location: In Senate Committee