California AB 2650 expands CalSavers to household employers and inc…

The Frame

What this does

Household employers, such as those hiring nannies or housekeepers, will now be required to offer a payroll-deduction retirement savings arrangement, while existing participating employees may see their automatic retirement savings contributions increase to 10% of their salary.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Household employers

They are now required to offer a payroll deposit retirement savings arrangement to their employees.

Private employees

They may be automatically enrolled in a retirement savings program and subject to increased automatic contribution rates.

Small business owners

They are subject to updated compliance requirements and may receive information regarding the Saver's Match tax credit.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill expands the retirement program to include household employers who provide W-2 forms to employees and increases the maximum automatic salary contribution limit from 8% to 10%. It also introduces a new $500 penalty for employers who remain non-compliant after initial fines and updates program administration requirements.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Household employers, such as those hiring nannies or housekeepers, will now be required to offer a payroll-deduction retirement savings arrangement, while existing participating employees may see their automatic retirement savings contributions increase to 10% of their salary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is considered a household employer under this bill?

A household employer is someone who has hired an individual to work in or around their home for personal benefit and provides that employee with a W-2 federal tax form.

What happens if I am an employer and do not comply with the program requirements?

Employers face a $250 penalty per eligible employee for initial non-compliance, a $500 penalty for continued non-compliance, and an additional $500 penalty for further non-compliance, capped at once every 180 days.

Will my automatic retirement contribution increase?

The bill allows the board to increase the of contributions up to 10% of your salary, up from the previous 8% limit.

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Connected Entities

otherSaver's Match“The successor to the federal Saver's Credit program.”Map →

organizationCalSavers Retirement Savings Board“The board responsible for designing and implementing the CalSavers program.”Map →

organizationFranchise Tax Board“The agency responsible for issuing penalty notices to non-compliant employers.”Map →

otherSavings Access and Vested Empowerment (SAVE) for All Workers Act“The formal name of the provisions enacted by this bill.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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California AB 2650 expands CalSavers to household employers and increases automatic contribution caps