Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026
A bill to provide for the protection of agricultural workers, and for other purposes.
This bill, SB4995, aims to enhance protections for agricultural workers. It seeks to improve working conditions, provide better access to healthcare, and ensure fair wages for those working in the agricultural sector. The bill would affect millions of farm workers, including both documented and undocumented laborers, by offering them more rights and protections.
The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further review. As of the last update, it has been read twice in the Senate. This means it is now under consideration by the committee, which will evaluate its potential impacts and make recommendations for the next steps in the legislative process.
Key actions include the introduction of the bill on July 15, 2026, and its immediate referral to the relevant committee. Moving forward, the committee will assess the bill's provisions and possibly hold hearings to gather input from stakeholders before deciding whether to advance it for a full Senate vote.
