Arbitration deals that federal law won't enforce are unenforceable under California law too
A written arbitration agreement is not enforceable under California's arbitration law when the Federal Arbitration Act does not enforce it, such as for sexual harassment or sexual assault claims and for seamen, railroad and other interstate transportation workers.
Who it affects
Workers and consumers with arbitration agreements, and businesses using them
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2155: Arbitration: validity of agreements to arbitrate.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.