Calif. Legislators Advance Mapping, Right-to-Repair Bills

Broadband mapping and electronics right-to-repair bills are nearing the finish line at the California Legislature. The Senate voted 39-0 Tuesday to send the bill on adjusting state mapping requirements (AB-286) back to the Assembly for concurrence with senators’ amendments. The Senate voted 31-5 for AB-1194, which would say businesses aren’t required to comply with government requests for emergency access to personal information on abortion and contraception. It also needs Assembly concurrence. In the Assembly, members voted 65-1 for the electronics repair bill (SB-244). The Senate must concur with amendments. The session ends Thursday.