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Committee advances bill requiring outcomes reporting for DEIA credits in film tax program
Summary
AB 1377 would require productions that claim diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility credits under future film tax programs to report actual hiring outcomes to the California Film Commission rather than only demonstrating a "good faith effort." Supporters said the change would improve accountability for public incentives.
SACRAMENTO — The Assembly Arts Committee on April 22 advanced AB 1377, a bill that would tighten accountability for diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) incentives in California's film and television tax credit programs by requiring productions to report actual recruitment and hiring outcomes to the California Film Commission.
Assemblymember McKinner, presenting the bill, said the current program required only that productions make a "good faith effort" to meet DEIA outreach and recruitment goals. AB 1377 would require the reporting of actual outcomes so the state can evaluate whether tax‑credit incentives produce the intended workforce effects. Malachi Simmons of IATSE Local 728 and other labor witnesses testified in support, saying stronger reporting is needed to ensure investments support career pathways and sustained employment.
Supporters argued the requirement will help policymakers and training partners assess which strategies work and where additional investments are needed. No opposition witnesses registered at the hearing.
The committee advanced the measure to Revenue and Taxation for further review.
