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SB 464

Employer pay data.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mia Bonta and 12 co-sponsors

California employers must report employee pay data disaggregated by job category, race, ethnicity, and gender to identify and address wage discrimination patterns.

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 760, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · SB 464

Legislative bill overview

SB 464 requires California employers to collect and report pay data by job category, race, ethnicity, and gender to the state. The law aims to increase wage transparency and help identify potential pay discrimination patterns across the workforce.

Why is this important

Pay data reporting can reveal systemic wage gaps and discrimination, giving regulators and researchers concrete evidence to enforce equal pay laws. This transparency may pressure employers to conduct internal audits and address disparities, potentially affecting compensation practices statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Administrative burden: Employers, particularly smaller businesses, face compliance costs and complexity in collecting, organizing, and reporting demographic data accurately
  • Privacy concerns: Collecting and storing detailed pay data linked to employee demographics raises questions about data security, potential misuse, and employee privacy
  • Competitive sensitivity: Companies worry competitors and the public may access proprietary salary information that could disadvantage them in recruiting or negotiations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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