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AB 1729CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 1729 requires state agencies to track telework savings and mandates decennial program reviews

Original title: State employment: telework programs.

September 4, 2026

State Employment Telework Government Efficiency Workplace Policy Stateemployment teleworkprograms

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.May 6, 2026

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

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Comparing 02/05/26 - Introduced → 05/18/26 - Amended Assembly

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes how the state measures the financial impact of remote work, requiring agencies to justify their policies every decade based on operational efficiency and recruitment outcomes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

State agencies

Agencies must conduct formal evaluations of their telework programs every 10 years and report data to the Department of General Services.

Department of General Services

The department is tasked with establishing and maintaining a new public telework dashboard.

What changed

Last recorded activity September 4, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill replaces the term 'telecommuting' with '' in state law and requires the Department of General Services to create a public dashboard tracking the cost-effectiveness and office-space savings of remote work programs. Additionally, it mandates that every state agency evaluate its telework program every 10 years to ensure alignment with operational needs and workforce retention goals.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill changes how the state measures the financial impact of remote work, requiring agencies to justify their policies every decade based on operational efficiency and recruitment outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'telecommuting' and 'telework' under this bill?

The bill replaces the term 'telecommuting' with '' and provides a new definition for the latter to update state law terminology.

Will the public be able to see how much money the state saves on office space?

Yes, the bill requires the Department of General Services to create a dashboard that displays the cost-effectiveness of programs, including documented annual savings from reduced office space and operating costs.

How often do state agencies have to review their telework policies?

Under this bill, each state agency is required to evaluate its program every 10 years.

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