Asm. Isaac Bryan’s Bill on Corporate Slavery Ties Moves to Gov. Newsom’s Desk for Signature or Veto

California's Legislature has passed the Truth in Disclosure Act (AB 2599), which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom's decision on whether to sign or veto it. The legislation would mandate that corporations operating in California with annual revenues exceeding $100 million investigate their historical records and submit sworn statements disclosing any connections to chattel slavery by themselves or their predecessor companies. If enacted, this measure would establish California as the first state requiring such corporate disclosure, with findings made publicly accessible through a state-maintained digital database.