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    AB-1186
    Government Operations

    Data collection: race and ethnicity: minimum categories.

    Introduced
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Requires state agencies to collect expanded racial and ethnic demographic data using seven standardized categories by 2029.
    • Creates a Chief Statistician position to oversee standardized data collection across all state agencies.
    • Mandates agencies to provide write-in options for detailed self-identification within each racial category.
    • Prohibits sharing personal identifying information with federal agencies unless required by federal law.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Patel's California Reliable and Accurate Data Infrastructure Act proposes new standards for demographic data collection across state agencies, establishing minimum categories for race and ethnicity while creating the position of Chief Statistician to oversee implementation.

    The legislation requires state agencies, boards, and commissions to collect demographic data using seven specified categories: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Middle Eastern or North African, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and White. For each category, agencies must gather information on at least the nine largest detailed subcategories and provide write-in options both within categories and for those who do not identify with listed options. Agencies must implement these changes by January 1, 2029, though exemptions may be granted when administrative burden outweighs public benefit.

    The bill establishes a Chief Statistician position within the Department of Finance's Demographic Research Unit to standardize data collection practices, coordinate statistical activities across agencies, and ensure data confidentiality. Starting January 1, 2027, agencies must submit annual compliance reports to the Legislature detailing their collection methods, analysis procedures, and technical assistance efforts. While collected data must be publicly accessible, personal identifying information remains confidential and cannot be shared with federal agencies unless mandated by federal law.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Contacts

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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
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    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Darshana PatelD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Darshana Patel
    Darshana PatelD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Author
    Jose Solache
    Jose SolacheD
    California State Assembly Member
    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Latest Voting History

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    April 8, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    120012PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Requires state agencies to collect expanded racial and ethnic demographic data using seven standardized categories by 2029.
    • Creates a Chief Statistician position to oversee standardized data collection across all state agencies.
    • Mandates agencies to provide write-in options for detailed self-identification within each racial category.
    • Prohibits sharing personal identifying information with federal agencies unless required by federal law.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Darshana Patel
    Darshana PatelD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Author
    Jose Solache
    Jose SolacheD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Patel's California Reliable and Accurate Data Infrastructure Act proposes new standards for demographic data collection across state agencies, establishing minimum categories for race and ethnicity while creating the position of Chief Statistician to oversee implementation.

    The legislation requires state agencies, boards, and commissions to collect demographic data using seven specified categories: American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Middle Eastern or North African, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and White. For each category, agencies must gather information on at least the nine largest detailed subcategories and provide write-in options both within categories and for those who do not identify with listed options. Agencies must implement these changes by January 1, 2029, though exemptions may be granted when administrative burden outweighs public benefit.

    The bill establishes a Chief Statistician position within the Department of Finance's Demographic Research Unit to standardize data collection practices, coordinate statistical activities across agencies, and ensure data confidentiality. Starting January 1, 2027, agencies must submit annual compliance reports to the Legislature detailing their collection methods, analysis procedures, and technical assistance efforts. While collected data must be publicly accessible, personal identifying information remains confidential and cannot be shared with federal agencies unless mandated by federal law.

    10% progression
    Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Appropriations
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    April 8, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    120012PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 16 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 4
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Darshana PatelD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member