September 1, 2026

California Assembly Passes Bill to Allow Jewish Heritage Identification on State Forms

The California Assembly passed a bill allowing Jews to voluntarily identify their Jewish heritage on state forms, requiring state agencies to add 'Jewish' as an ethnicity option.
Supporters argue this will enhance data on Jewish unemployment and representation, aiding in policy creation, while opponents express concerns about privacy and historical implications of data collection.
The bill includes protections against disclosing personal identifying information and allows individuals to identify their race alongside their Jewish ethnicity.
Final approval from the Legislature is needed before the bill can be sent to Governor Gavin Newsom.

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