California raises farm labor contractor surety bonds by payroll tier
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2227 (Chapter 294, Statutes of 2026) on September 18, 2026, amending Labor Code sections 1683 and 1684. From January 1, 2027, licensed farm labor contractors must post a $50,000 surety bond for payrolls up to $500,000, $100,000 for payrolls of $500,000 to $2 million and $150,000 above $2 million, double the previous tiers, deposited at first registration or first annual renewal. The Labor Commissioner must publish bond details on its public license database.