Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced the first part of his 2026 Legislative Package, introducing a slate of new and two-year bills.
Senator Thomas J. Umberg welcomed residents from across Senate District 34 to the annual Community Holiday Party & Toy Drive at the district office this week. The event brought neighbors together to celebrate the season, highlight local services and collect more than hundreds of toys for families in need.
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D–Orinda), Chair of the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, hosted a Joint Informational Hearing at Stanford University to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping copyright law and California’s creative economy.
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a statement regarding reports that President Trump intends to release an executive order that would block states from passing AI regulations.
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Caroline Menjivar (D–San Fernando Valley), Chair of the Senate Health Committee, hosted a Joint Informational Hearing of the Senate Health and Judiciary Committees to examine early CARE Court implementation and emerging best practices across California.
Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that the Governor has signed 16 bills from his 2025 Legislative Package into law. The new laws crack down on deceptive election tactics by billionaires, close gaps in the state’s mental health court system, stop unfair arbitration agreements that deny families access to justice and strengthen consumer protections across California.
Supporters of Senate Bill 42, the California Fair Elections Act, celebrate Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature on the legislation, which will appear on the November 2026 ballot.
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 27, legislation to strengthen and expand California’s Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court.
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D–Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 82, legislation to restore fairness and common sense to California’s justice system by ending so-called “infinite arbitration clauses.”
Today, Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced that Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 576, legislation to ensure that streaming services cannot play commercials louder than the programs viewers are watching.