JPAC Releases 2025 Legislative Scorecard Highlighting Lawmakers’ Votes on Jewish Community Priorities

Sacramento, CA – Today, the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) released its 2025 Legislative Scorecard, providing a transparent look at how California lawmakers voted on issues affecting the state’s Jewish community and other vulnerable populations. Now in its second year, the scorecard evaluates legislators on 13 key bills related to combating antisemitism and hate, strengthening Holocaust and genocide education, expanding mental health supports, addressing hunger and poverty, safeguarding reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights, and protecting nonprofit and community institutions.

“This year’s scorecard reflects on a transformative moment for Jewish advocacy in Sacramento,” said David Bocarsly, Executive Director of JPAC. “As antisemitism continued to rise – especially in K-12 schools – our community mobilized at a level never seen before. The scorecard shows which lawmakers stepped up, and which areas require deeper partnership and allyship moving forward.”

The 2025 legislative session marked a historic milestone for the Jewish community with the passage of AB 715 (Zbur, Addis) – a first-in-the-nation law to counter antisemitism in K-12 schools. Sponsored by JPAC and supported by more than 70 Jewish organizations statewide, AB 715 establishes a statewide Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator and ensures that Jewish students are protected from bullying, discrimination, and harassment in school.

JPAC’s scorecard highlights several key findings:

65 lawmakers earned a 100% score, demonstrating strong support for Jewish community priorities.

AB 715 was weighted at 50%, underscoring its significance as the most consequential antisemitism prevention bill in our organization's history.

The Legislative Jewish Caucus, Governor Newsom, and other legislative "Heroes" are highlighted for their leadership on Jewish priorities.

Major state budget wins were secured for nonprofit security, Holocaust survivors, domestic violence support, and homelessness and hunger initiatives.

The scorecard also acknowledges legislators across the political spectrum who championed bills advancing safety, dignity, equity, and support for vulnerable Californians.

“Transparency helps strengthen accountability, but it also strengthens relationships,” Bocarsly added. “We are grateful for the lawmakers who partnered with us this year, and we look forward to working with others to deepen understanding and support for the Jewish community.”

The full 2025 Legislative Scorecard is available here.