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SB 756 moves out of committee after lawmakers require ZIP-code and veteran reporting for film tax credits
Summary
The Assembly committee approved SB 756 on a unanimous voice vote to require the California Film Commission to expand confidential reporting—via certified payroll and third-party systems—on who benefits from state film tax credits, including worker ZIP codes and veteran status.
SB 756, a bill by Sen. Small Requiemus to expand reporting and equity measures for California's film and television tax-credit program, was passed out of the Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports and Tourism on July 8, 2025, and referred to the Appropriations Committee after an 8-0 recorded vote with one member not present.
The measure directs the California Film Commission to expand its reporting and diversity-assessment practices so demographic and geographic data are collected confidentially through certified payroll and third-party systems. "This bill builds on broader efforts this year to improve the program's accountability," Sen. Small Requiemus said in his closing remarks. "SB 756 adds a critical layer of focusing on equity and transparency so that we understand not just how much we invest, but who truly benefits."
Why it matters: Supporters said more granular data…
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