Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7619

119th Congress

Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 20, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Kiley

R - CA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This bill would prevent states from imposing retroactive taxes on the assets of people who no longer live in that state. It addresses concerns about states attempting to tax former residents on wealth they accumulated before moving, protecting Americans' ability to relocate without facing unexpected tax bills on their past assets.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced2/20/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026

This bill would prevent states from imposing retroactive taxes on the assets of people who no longer live in that state. It addresses concerns about states attempting to tax former residents on wealth they accumulated before moving, protecting Americans' abili

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This bill would prevent states from imposing retroactive taxes on the assets of people who no longer live in that state. It addresses concerns about states attempting to tax former residents on wealth they accumulated before moving, protecting Americans' ability to relocate without facing unexpected tax bills on their past assets.

Bill Number: 7619
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7619
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 2/20/2026
Summary: This bill would prevent states from imposing retroactive taxes on the assets of people who no longer live in that state. It addresses concerns about states attempting to tax former residents on wealth they accumulated before moving, protecting Americans' ability to relocate without facing unexpected

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would prevent states from imposing retroactive taxes on the assets of people who no longer live in that state. It addresses concerns about states attempting to tax former residents on wealth they accumulated before moving, protecting Americans' ability to relocate without facing unexpected tax bills on their past assets.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits states from retroactively taxing assets of individuals who have moved out of state
Protects former residents from surprise tax bills on wealth accumulated before their departure
Establishes federal protection for interstate mobility and prevents states from claiming taxes on non-residents' assets
Addresses growing concerns about 'exit taxes' as some states consider taxing wealthy individuals who relocate to lower-tax states

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect individuals who move from one state to another, particularly those with significant assets or wealth. It would protect people from being retroactively taxed by their former state of residence, ensuring they aren't penalized financially for exercising their freedom to relocate. The legislation could impact state revenue collection in high-tax states that have considered implementing such retroactive taxes on former residents.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7619, 119th Congress (2026). "Keep Jobs in California Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7619

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