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Senate committee advances staffing-agency licensing bill after contested testimony from small firms

Senate Committee on Labor, Public Employment, and Retirement · April 8, 2026
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Summary

SB 1032, the SAFE Act, which would require registration and oversight of temporary staffing agencies to curb fraud and level the playing field, advanced from committee; supporters emphasized fraud prevention while small and minority-owned agencies warned of burdensome and vague licensing standards.

Sen. Reyes presented SB 1032, the SAFE Act, proposing a licensing and registration regime for temporary staffing agencies to prevent fraud, improve worker protections, and ensure enforcement can identify the individuals and entities behind staffing operations. She said California's large staffing market and past enforcement…

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