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Democratic
· Assemblymember
Darsh Patel
Represents District 76 in the State Assembly.
Votes with Democrats
100%
on 911 party-line votes · House Democrats median 99%
Cast a vote
96%
Yea or Nay on 4,796 of 4,983 roll calls · House median 94%
Their bills that became law
30 of 57
as a primary sponsor, this session · Democrats median 28.5
Roll calls on record
4,983
2025-2026 Regular Session
Votes and bills updated Oct 4, 2026 from LegiScan (CC BY 4.0), which republishes the legislature’s own records. Profile details from OpenStates / Plural Policy. Figures cover 2025-2026 Regular Session.
How Darsh Patel votes
A party-line vote is a roll call where most voting Democrats and most voting Republicans took opposite sides. Absences and not-voting are never counted. Same method as our Congress pages.
Where Darsh Patel sits in the House
Each dot is one member of the House, placed by how often they voted on the Democratic side of party-line votes. Darsh Patel is circled.
Always on the Republican sideAlways on the Democratic side
Times they broke with their party
0 of 911 party-line votes.
They voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this session.
Closest votes they cast
Roll calls decided by the fewest votes, one per bill.
AB281 · Comprehensive sexual health education and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education: outside consultants.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2025-03-12 · Passed 4–3
AB2694 · Public postsecondary education: community colleges: statewide baccalaureate degree program.
Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-21 · Passed 6–3
AB2404 · State advisory groups, boards, and committees: San Joaquin Valley.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Health] · 2026-04-15 · Failed 2–5
AB2243 · State Bank Act.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Banking and Finance] · 2026-04-14 · Passed 5–2
AB1809 · Public contracts: school and community college districts.
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · 2026-04-14 · Passed 6–3
Republicans they vote with most
Share of contested roll calls (the losing side got at least 10%) where both voted and landed on the same side. Unanimous votes are left out, because on those everyone agrees.
Greg WallisRepublican · District 47 · 506 shared contested votes
38%
Juan AlanisRepublican · District 22 · 580 shared contested votes
27%
Laurie DaviesRepublican · District 74 · 665 shared contested votes
19%
Their session, month by month
Dark bars are roll calls they were recorded on each month; the red part is the ones without a Yea or Nay (187 in all). Gaps are months the chamber wasn’t voting.
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Their bills, from filing to law
Bills Darsh Patel was a primary sponsor of this session. Most bills from either party never leave committee; in Illinois many never get past the Assignments or Rules committee.
Introduced57
Out of committee54
Passed one chamber44
Passed both chambers32
Became law30
Never left committee2
For comparison, the median Democratic member of the House has 28.5 bills that became law this session.
Workplace violence: restraining orders.
An act to amend Section 527.8 of the Code of Civil Procedure and to amend Section 6103.2 of the Government Code, relating to protective orders.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 839, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
Pupils: data reporting: American Indian and Alaska Native pupils.
An act to add Section 33318.7 to the Education Code, relating to pupils.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 881, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-30
English learners: reclassification.
An act to amend Sections 51101 and 51225.33 of, to amend and renumber Section 313.3 of, to amend, repeal, and add Section 313 of, to add Sections 313.3, 313.4, 313.6, 313.7, and 313.9 to, and to repeal and add Section 313.5 of, the Education Code,…
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 619, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
School accountability: pupils with disabilities: inclusion.
An act to add Section 52073.6 to the Education Code, relating to school accountability, and making an appropriation therefor.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 609, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Juvenile justice.
An act to amend Section 707 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to juveniles.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 563, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-27
Alcohol and other drug programs: consumer protection platform.
An act to add Sections 11832.55 and 11834.13 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to substance use disorder.
VetoedVetoed by Governor. · 2026-09-18
School facilities: inclusive school playgrounds.
An act to add Section 33319.4 to the Education Code, relating to school playgrounds.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 295, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-18
Education governance: Education Commissioner: reporting.
An act to amend Section 1 of Chapter 66 of the Statutes of 2026, relating to education governance.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 293, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-18
School facilities: leasing real property.
An act to amend Section 17406 of the Education Code, relating to school facilities.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 286, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-18
Local educational agencies: planning and reporting requirements: template: repealer.
An act to add Section 33318.6 to the Education Code, and to add Sections 10231.6 and 10231.7 to the Government Code, relating to reporting.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 283, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-09-18
Malpractice actions: architects, engineers, or surveyors.
An act to amend Section 411.35 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.
Became lawChaptered by Secretary of State – Chapter 137, Statutes of 2026. · 2026-08-27
Pupil achievement: State of the Achievement Gap Dashboard.
An act to add Chapter 6.3 (commencing with Section 52100) to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil achievement.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-08-13
Teachers: bilingual teachers: Pathways to Bilingual Teaching Program.
An act to add Section 44259.4 to the Education Code, relating to teachers.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-08-13
Pupil achievement: Closing the Achievement Gap Commission.
An act to add Article 7 (commencing with Section 33600) to Chapter 4 of Part 20 of Division 2 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil achievement.
Passed one chamberIn committee: Held under submission. · 2026-08-13
Descriptions are the legislature’s own synopsis. Bill data from LegiScan, CC BY 4.0.
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AB113 · 2026-09-01
Budget Act of 2026. (AB 113 GABRIEL Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB931 · 2026-09-01
Dolly Parton Day. (SB 931 Grove Third Reading Urgency By Krell)
AB1128 · 2026-09-01
Mobilehome parks: rent caps: City of Torrance. (AB 1128 Muratsuchi Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB904 · 2026-08-31
Carpet recycling. (AB 904 Aguiar-Curry Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2204 · 2026-08-31
Prisons: organized sports programming. (AB 2204 Gabriel Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB886 · 2026-08-31
California Technology Innovation and Ratepayer Protection Act. (SB 886 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Papan)
AB190 · 2026-08-31
Early care and education. (AB 190 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
AB2320 · 2026-08-31
Multifamily Housing Program: Homekey: adaptive reuse. (AB 2320 Ta Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB574 · 2026-08-31
Attorneys, arbitrators, judicial officers, and alternative resolution providers. (SB 574 Umberg Senate Third Reading By Bauer-Kahan)
AB1680 · 2026-08-31
California FAIR Plan Association. (AB 1680 Calderon Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2086 · 2026-08-31
Pest control licenses: personal information: confidentiality. (AB 2086 Ellis Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1365 · 2026-08-31
Price gouging. (SB 1365 Allen Senate Third Reading By Kalra)
SB876 · 2026-08-31
Fire and residential property insurance. (SB 876 Padilla Senate Third Reading By Calderon)
AB2071 · 2026-08-31
Pupil instruction: digital wellness. (AB 2071 Hoover Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB16 · 2026-08-31
Mental health: involuntary commitment. (SB 16 Blakespear Senate Third Reading By Krell)
AB2163 · 2026-08-31
Energy: Strategic Clean Energy and Critical Mineral Development Zones. (AB 2163 Jeff Gonzalez Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB337 · 2026-08-31
Prisons. (SB 337 Menjivar Senate Third Reading By Aguiar-Curry)
SB1050 · 2026-08-31
False advertising: synthetic performers. (SB 1050 Ashby Senate Third Reading By Elhawary)
AB664 · 2026-08-31
Community colleges: baccalaureate degree program: Southwestern Community College District. (AB 664 Alvarez Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB187 · 2026-08-31
Employment. (AB 187 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
SB795 · 2026-08-31
Air pollution: gasoline vapor control systems: ethanol blends. (SB 795 Archuleta Senate Third Reading By ALVAREZ)
AB192 · 2026-08-31
Energy: transmission infrastructure accelerator: financing. (AB 192 BUDGET Concurrence in Senate Amendments By GABRIEL)
AB2760 · 2026-08-31
Law enforcement: wearable electroshock devices. (AB 2760 Sharp-Collins Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1392 · 2026-08-31
Smog check: exemption: collector motor vehicles. (SB 1392 Cortese Senate Third Reading By Ramos)
AB1331 · 2026-08-31
Workplace surveillance. (AB 1331 Elhawary Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1969 · 2026-08-31
California Community Schools Partnership Program: Promise Neighborhoods. (AB 1969 BONTA Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2372 · 2026-08-31
Vehicles: tolls. (AB 2372 Hoover Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2493 · 2026-08-31
Electrical corporations: interconnection: Public Utilities Commission: transmission development monitor. (AB 2493 Petrie-Norris Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2222 · 2026-08-31
Personal Income Tax Law and Corporation Tax Law: credits: local news outlets: business expense deduction: excessive employee remuneration. (AB 2222 Ward Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2344 · 2026-08-31
Animal abuse: forfeiture. (AB 2344 HANEY Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1156 · 2026-08-31
Williamson Act contracts: cancellation fees: photovoltaic solar facilities. (AB 1156 WICKS Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2321 · 2026-08-31
Occupational safety and health: investigations. (AB 2321 Ortega Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2551 · 2026-08-31
Equity in Higher Education Act: time, place, and manner policies: student code of conduct violations: open forum. (AB 2551 Elhawary Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB895 · 2026-08-31
California Science and Health Research Bond Act. (SB 895 Wiener Third Reading Urgency By Solache)
AB1294 · 2026-08-31
Real property tax: welfare exemption: moderate-income housing. (AB 1294 Haney Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2727 · 2026-08-31
Corrections: parole and prerelease treatment. (AB 2727 Nguyen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1609 · 2026-08-31
Customer service chatbots. (AB 1609 Zbur Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1707 · 2026-08-31
Electricians: certification application, examination, and renewal. (AB 1707 Davies Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1795 · 2026-08-31
Smoke Damage Recovery Act. (AB 1795 GIPSON Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1976 · 2026-08-31
Streets and highways: pedestrian and bicycle facilities. (AB 1976 Wicks Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1099 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: initial intake. (AB 1099 Bryan Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2061 · 2026-08-31
California FAIR Plan Association: data. (AB 2061 Chen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB353 · 2026-08-31
Public Utilities Commission: Inspector General. (AB 353 BOERNER Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2440 · 2026-08-31
Arts and Music in Schools—Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act: allowable uses: pooled funding: certifications. (AB 2440 Muratsuchi Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2020 · 2026-08-31
Housing programs: financing. (AB 2020 Gabriel Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2700 · 2026-08-31
Public Utilities Commission: electrical corporations: wildfire victim restitution shortfalls: report: restitution mechanisms. (AB 2700 PATTERSON Concurrence in Senate Amendments By PATTERSON)
SB716 · 2026-08-31
Local government: ordinances: penalties for violation: nonresidential structures. (SB 716 Durazo Senate Third Reading By Mark González)
AB1709 · 2026-08-31
Covered platforms: age restriction: e-Safety Advisory Commission. (AB 1709 Lowenthal Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
SB1228 · 2026-08-31
Advertising displays: exemptions: arenas and redevelopment agency projects. (SB 1228 Rubio Senate Third Reading By Solache)
AB2234 · 2026-08-31
California Environmental Quality Act: geothermal exploratory projects. (AB 2234 Papan Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1159 · 2026-08-31
Student personal information. (AB 1159 Addis Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2717 · 2026-08-31
Outdoor advertising displays: arenas: exemptions. (AB 2717 CALOZA Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1871 · 2026-08-31
Pupil instruction: dual enrollment: College and Career Access Pathways partnerships. (AB 1871 Fong Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB28 · 2026-08-31
Solid waste landfills: subsurface temperatures. (AB 28 Schiavo Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1981 · 2026-08-31
Subsidized childcare: reimbursement rates: reporting. (AB 1981 Aguiar-Curry Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2414 · 2026-08-31
Developmental services: direct support professionals. (AB 2414 NGUYEN Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB1841 · 2026-08-31
State holidays: Native American Day. (AB 1841 Ramos Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2383 · 2026-08-31
Electricity: data centers. (AB 2383 ZBUR Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2294 · 2026-08-31
State holidays: Sylvia Mendez Day. (AB 2294 Ta Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
AB2437 · 2026-08-31
Impounded vehicles. (AB 2437 Chen Concurrence in Senate Amendments)
Complete voting record from LegiScan (showing the 60 most recent of 4983 total roll-call votes this session).
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