SB 242 is a bill which was proposed in the California Senate February 24, 2009, by Senator Leland Yee (D), as a modification of the Unruh Civil Rights Act in California. It was approved (vote 3–2) by Committee in March, 2009. It was approved (vote 21–15) by the Senate on April 16, 2009. It was amended July 14, 2009. The changes improve the clarity of the wording of the bill, but do not change the meaning of the bill. It was approved (vote of 48–27) by the Assembly on August 20, 2009. This bill was vetoed by the Governor on October 11, 2009.