California AB 1803: What Churches and Ministries Need to Know About the New ‘Anti-Hate Speech’ Training Mandate
On September 27, 2026, California enacted Assembly Bill 1803, expanding the state’s mandatory workplace harassment training requirements to include practical guidance on identifying, reporting, and confronting workplace hate speech.
Constitutional Posture & Central Question
On September 27, 2026, California enacted Assembly Bill 1803, expanding the state’s mandatory workplace harassment training requirements to include practical guidance on identifying, reporting, and confronting workplace hate speech.
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