AB 1540 (OPPOSE) - (González/Ward) proposes to expand mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth in California by restoring a specialized option within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The bill would require the state to request approval for a “press 3” feature so callers can be directly connected to trained counselors who specialize in LGBTQ+ youth mental health, and to set up partnerships with organizations that provide these services.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Communications and Conveyance Committee.

AB 1631 (OPPOSE) - (Muratsuchi) requires children to complete one year of kindergarten before entering first grade in public or charter schools. Parents can choose public, private, or homeschool kindergarten options. Children who have not completed a full year may still advance to first grade if they are determined to be ready by the school.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

AB 1665 (OPPOSE) - (Pacheco) requires school coaches to receive training on student mental health. High school coaches must complete this training annually, while other school coaches must complete it initially and then every two years. The bill also adds mental health as a required component of California’s coaching education program.

Status:

From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (March 25).

AB 1644 (OPPOSE) - (Muratsuchi) would prohibit students from using smartphones during the school day while on campus or under school supervision. This replaces the current rule that only requires limiting or restricting use. The policy allows exceptions for emergencies, teacher permission, health needs, or special education requirements, and schools must provide their policy to the state if requested.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Education Committee. Hearing date 04/15/2026

AB 1985 (OPPOSE) - (Irwin/Pacheco) would require athletic coaches at California State University campuses, community colleges, and state-funded private and independent colleges to complete mental health training approved by the California Surgeon General. By July 1, 2027, the Surgeon General must create a list of approved training programs and set minimum standards. The University of California is encouraged, but not required, to participate. This applies to both paid and volunteer coaches and is meant to help them better support student mental health.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Health Committee. Hearing Date 04/07/2026

AB 1730 (OPPOSE) - (Fong) would centralize how California community colleges handle discrimination and harassment complaints, using an outside organization to investigate and resolve cases. Colleges must adopt a standard nondiscrimination policy, provide training, appoint a Title IX coordinator, and follow a funding and appeals system. This could reduce local control and create uniform policies on sensitive issues like gender identity.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee. Hearing date 04/14/2026

AB 1763 (OPPOSE) - (Lee) would require California public schools to automatically excuse student absences for religious holidays or ceremonies without requiring parental written requests or school approval.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026

AB 2242 (OPPOSE) - (Davis) requires middle and high schools to post posters in student restrooms that explain what sextortion is and how to get help. These posters must include simple, age-appropriate information and contact details for support resources, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) and other national hotlines.

Status:

Read second time and amended.

AB 767 (SUPPORT) - (Alanis) this bill aims to keep children safe by restricting where sexually violent predators can live after being released under certain conditions. Currently, these individuals cannot live within quarter mile of a school if they have a history of sexual crimes against children. This bill adds child daycare centers to that rule and clarifies that private schools include any school for children ages 6 to 18 that is officially registered with the state and publicly listed.

Status:

In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

AB 1766 (SUPPORT) - (Krell) Focuses on student safety by guiding schools to teach age-appropriate lessons on preventing human trafficking and staying safe online. Beginning in 2027, the state would recommend lessons from kindergarten through high school that build awareness, digital safety skills, and help-seeking strategies. The bill also encourages annual training for school staff to recognize warning signs and respond appropriately, emphasizing prevention and support.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly in Appropriation Committee.

AB 2071 (SUPPORT) - (Hoover) would require California middle and high schools to teach digital wellness, including safe technology use, screen-time management, online risks, and AI awareness. By 2028, the State Department of Education must create a plan to expand this instruction statewide, helping students protect their well-being and develop responsible digital habits.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Education Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026

SB 1128 (SUPPORT) - (Stern) would authorize school district governing boards, county boards of education, and charter school governing bodies in California to adopt policies that limit or prohibit students' use of social media while on school property or under school supervision. Also, it would encourage students to wait until 8th grade to use social media.

Status:

Referred to Senate Education Committee

SB 492 (OPPOSE) - (Menjivar) the Youth Housing Bond Act of 2026, would ask California voters to approve a $1 billion bond to fund housing and support services for homeless and at-risk youth. If passed, $900 million would go to youth housing and $100 million to youth centers offering services like counseling, education, and job support. The bill targets young people ages 12 to 25, especially homeless youth and current or former foster youth.

This bill would put the bond act before voters on November 3, 2026.

Status:

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

SB 608 (OPPOSE) - (Menjivar) ensures California students in grades 7–12 receive sexual health education and that schools comply with the California Healthy Youth Act. It allows school-based health centers to provide condoms to students and removes age barriers for buying nonprescription contraception at stores.

Status:

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

AB 1851 (OPPOSE) - (Gipson) focuses on teaching children how to think and act in emotional and social situations according to program standards. The bill would require the California Department of Education to create a statewide social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavioral health program for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade. The program would include universal lessons, coping and stress-management skills, positive behavior strategies, restorative justice practices, and early ways to identify and refer students who need more help. School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools would be required to implement the program according to state guidance, supported by existing funds from the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative.

Status:

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

AB 2003 (OPPOSE) - (Berman) would create a suicide prevention online training program for school staff, students from K–12, and parents. Schools that choose to conduct suicide risk screenings can identify students who may need help, and the data from those screenings must be reported in anonymous form to the state for policy planning. The bill does not require schools to notify parents before a screening.

Status:

Read second time and amended.

AB 1628 (SUPPORT) - (M. Rodriguez) The Keeping Infants from Danger (KID) Act expands California’s safe-surrender law, raising the age limit for safely surrendering a baby from 72 hours to 30 days. Parents or caregivers can legally leave a baby at designated sites like hospitals or fire stations without prosecution. Staff must accept the baby, provide medical care, notify child protective services within 48 hours, and keep the parent’s identity confidential. The law also updates school sex-education to inform students about this option and the 30-day limit.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Public Safety. Hearing date 04/07/2026.

AB 2073 (SUPPORT) - (Johnson) would allow parents to safely surrender a newborn up to 72 hours old without facing prosecution. Safe-surrender sites, like hospitals or fire stations, can use secure cradles with alarms that alert staff and keep the parent anonymous. Babies receive medical care, a coded bracelet for potential reclaiming, and child protective services is notified. The law also protects staff and volunteers from legal liability.

Status:

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

AB 1709 (SUPPORT) - (Lowenthal) would prohibit social media platforms from letting anyone under 16 create or keep an account and require platforms to block under-16 users from accessing accounts. Violations could result in civil penalties enforced by the Attorney General, a district attorney, or a city attorney.

Status:

Re-referred to Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee. Hearing date 04/16/2026

SB 1412 (SUPPORT) - (Rubio) ensures that parents and guardians can stay involved in their child’s education by allowing them to communicate with teachers not only in person, but also through phone or video if they are unable to attend meetings at school.

Status:

Re-referred to Senate Rules Committee.

SB 934 (OPPOSE) - (Wiener) would let victims of conversion therapy by licensed mental health providers sue for damages, even years later, and revive previously barred claims. It defines harmful practices, allows expert evidence on their effects, and lets victims recover economic, emotional, and punitive damages, ensuring they have legal recourse for the harm caused.

Status:

Re-referred to Senate Judiciary Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026

AB 1803 (OPPOSE) - (Lowenthal) updates California’s workplace training requirements by adding anti-hate speech training to the existing sexual harassment and abusive conduct training for employees.

Status:

Referred Assembly Judiciary Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026.

AB 2563 (OPPOSE) - (Pacheco) proposes to expand and standardize the definition of “sex discrimination” across all state laws. It would make clear that discrimination includes unfair treatment based on gender identity or expression, conformity to gender stereotypes, pregnancy and related health care, access to gender-affirming care, sexual orientation, and physical traits such as intersex characteristics.

Status:

Referred to Assembly to Judiciary Committee 04/07/2026

SB 1114 (OPPOSE) - (Cabaldon) would permit California agencies and public universities collect voluntary information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status while keeping individuals’ identities private. The data can be used for research and policy but cannot be shared outside the state in a way that identifies people, except in rare, limited cases.

Status:

Referred to Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection committee. Hearing date 04/06/2026

AB 1854 (OPPOSE) - (Krell) protects Californians who provide or receive legally allowed health care, especially abortions and gender-affirming care, by stopping arrests, blocking out-of-state investigations, and imposing fines if information-sharing rules are violated.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Public Safety Committee. Hearing date 04/14/2026.

AB 1792 (OPPOSE) - (M. Rodirguez) would require state curriculum advisors to consider adding instruction on dating abuse and digital violence to California’s public school health framework. This would include lessons on online risks like nonconsensual images, deepfakes, sextortion, and AI misuse, as well as information on legal rights and support resources, with inclusive content reflecting LGBTQIA+ students’ experiences.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

AB 2448 (OPPOSE) - (Berman/Bauer-Kahan) makes sure that sensitive medical information like gender-affirming care, abortion, and birth control is kept private and secure. It requires electronic health records and companies that store medical data to limit who can see this information, keep it separate from other records, block access from outside California, and track any changes made.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Health Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026

AB 2164 (OPPOSE) - (Bauer-Kahan) would protect people who provide, receive, or help others access reproductive or gender-affirming health care that is legal in California, even if another state tries to penalize them. It limits extradition and prevents California from cooperating with other states seeking to punish individuals for these legally protected health care activities.

Status:

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

AB 1876 (OPPOSE) - (Addis) would prohibit California health insurers from discriminating against people based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex traits. Insurers could not deny coverage, cancel policies, charge higher costs, or reject claims for these reasons. The bill also gives access to gender-affirming care if similar care is covered for others, while still allowing insurers to deny services for legitimate medical reasons that are not discriminatory.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee. Hearing date 04/14/2026.

AB 1823 (OPPOSE) - (Jackson) requires California state agencies to include racial equity in their plans and actions. Agencies must get input from historically disadvantaged communities and make their plans public. They also must do a racial equity review before new budgets or rules take effect, done by their equity officer or an expert if none exists. This ensures state decisions consider and address racial disparities.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Governmental Organization Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026

AB 1937 (OPPOSE) - (Quirk-Silva) clarifies that California’s civil rights protections, including the Unruh Civil Rights Act, apply to all early care and education providers, such as licensed childcare centers, family childcare homes, and family, friend, and neighbor care providers. The bill ensures these providers cannot discriminate against anyone based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, or other protected characteristics, whether their services are privately or publicly funded.

This bill could violate religious freedoms involving preschools.

Status:

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.

AB 106 (OPPOSE) - (Gabriel) This bill includes $90 million in one-time general fund appropriations for grants to reproductive health care providers like Planned Parenthood.

Status:

Referred to Senate Budget and Fiscal Review

SB 106 (OPPOSE) - Laird) This bill includes $90 million in one-time general fund appropriations for grants to reproductive health care providers like Planned Parenthood.

Status:

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2026.

AB 2540 (OPPOSE) - Stefani) ensures California public university and eventually community college health centers offer medication abortion services, promote them to students, and get funding for readiness and reporting, while keeping student privacy protected.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Health Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026.

AB 1900 (OPPOSE) - (Kalra/others) would create CalCare, a state-run health for all care system that provides free, comprehensive coverage to all California residents. It would be funded by redirecting existing public health funds (like Medi-Cal and Medicare) and likely new state taxes or contributions. Most private health insurance and employer-provided plans would be replaced, though people could still buy supplemental coverage for services not included. While the Legislature could pass the bill, actually starting the program and collecting taxes would probably require voter approval.

Status:

From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.

AB 2531 (OPPOSE) - (Irwin) expands access to low-cost or free abortion and contraception services by allowing clinics to receive state funding to serve not only low-income patients but also veterans who lack coverage or cannot access these services through the VA. Would also, require the California Department of Veterans Affairs to provide a link on its website to abortion information and resources.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Health Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026.

AB 2735 (OPPOSE) - (Zbur)This bill would ensure abortion and contraception are affordable for, and accessible to, all patients.

Status:

From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

AB 1930 (OPPOSE) - (Zbur) proposes to protect people and providers in California involved in reproductive and gender-affirming health care from out-of-state investigations or legal requests. It prevents California-based entities from sharing related information unless strict conditions are met, requires notice to the Attorney General and affected individuals, and allows the state to block improper requests and penalize violations.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee 04/07/2026.

AB 1578 (OPPOSE) - (Jackson) would require state and local government officials to complete regular training on anti-hate speech and sexual harassment. Agencies must keep training records for at least five years and make them available to the public to ensure transparency and accountability.

Status:

Referred Assembly Local Government Committee. Hearing date 04/15/2026.

AB 96 (OPPOSE) - (Jackson) would update the requirements for becoming a “peer support specialist” in California’s Medi-Cal program, which provides health care, including mental health services, to low-income individuals. Currently, applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The bill removes the education requirement, so adults with relevant lived experience in mental health recovery can become certified even without a diploma.

Status:

In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

AB 2064 (OPPOSE) - (Sharp-Collins) would change the Unruh Civil Rights Act to add “formerly incarcerated status” as a protected category. This means businesses in California, such as restaurants, stores, hotels, and other establishments, could not deny services or treat someone unfairly simply because they previously served time in jail or prison.

Status:

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

AB 2749 (OPPOSE) - (Sharp-Collins/Schultz) would change California law on loitering to purchase commercial sex. Currently, a person can be charged if their behavior appears to show intent to buy sex. The bill would require clearer evidence by stating that a person is only guilty if they take a direct action that clearly shows an intent to purchase commercial sex, going beyond just planning or suspicious behavior. A violation would still include a $1,000 fine, which would go to the Survivor Support Fund.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Public Safety Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026.

AB 2119 (OPPOSE) - (Jackson) would give victims of sexual assault and domestic violence the right to fair, unbiased investigations, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics, and allow them to request a case review by the district attorney. It permits civil lawsuits if law enforcement violates these rights, updates the statute of limitations for certain crimes, requires gender-bias training and trauma-informed practices for officers, and directs public education to recognize that all genders can be victims or perpetrators with equal protections.

Status:

Read second time and amended. Assembly Education Committee 04/14/2026

AB 2095 (OPPOSE) - (Lee) makes it harder for employers to reject someone just because of a past conviction. Employers cannot ask about criminal history or run a background check until after giving a conditional job offer and explaining the job duties. If they want to deny the job because of a conviction, they must show in writing that the conviction is directly related to the job and give the applicant a chance to respond.

Status:

Referred Assembly Labor and Employment Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026.

AB 1535 (OPPOSE) - (Davis) The Hortman‑Kirk Political Violence Prevention Act would allow California courts to consider a victim’s political affiliation when sentencing someone convicted of a felony. If a crime was motivated partly or fully by the victim’s political party, support for a political party or platform, or support for a politician, the judge may treat this as an aggravating factor and give a harsher sentence.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026

SB 1278 (OPPOSE) - (Niello/Jones) updates California’s Elderly Parole Program, which allows people 50 or older who have served at least 20 years in prison to be considered for early release if age, time served, and health reduce their risk of committing more crimes. The bill adds exclusions for people convicted of serious sexual offenses and habitual sex offenders, meaning they cannot be considered for early release under this program.

Status:

From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

AB 2489 (OPPOSE) - (Lowenthal) would allow California to set up special medical research studies using certain psychedelic drugs, like psilocybin, to try to help military veterans who have very serious mental health conditions, such as severe PTSD or depression. This bill would let a state research panel apply to the federal government for permission to run these studies. If the federal government does not approve the study in time, the state panel could approve it under strict safety rules, including independent scientific review and medical oversight.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Health Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026.

AB 1541 (SUPPORT) - (Dixon) would require California to collect and publish more detailed data on human trafficking. Law enforcement agencies would report the number of people arrested, convicted, and identified as victims, and the California Department of Justice would share this information on its OpenJustice website.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Appropriation Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026.

AB 1586 (SUPPORT) - (Ramos) The School Safety and Opioid Overdose Prevention Act require K–12 schools to ensure that school resource officers carry naloxone, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, while on duty. These officers must be trained to recognize and respond to overdoses when assigned to a school and at least every two years after.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee.

AB 1667 (SUPPORT) - (Boerner) classifies furnishing fentanyl or similar drugs to a minor as a “serious felony.” As a result, individuals convicted of this offense would face harsher penalties, restrictions on plea bargaining, and potential sentence enhancements if they have prior serious felony convictions.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026.

SB 1015 (SUPPORT) - (Strickland) known as the “Protecting Our Children from Online Extortion Act,” would create a new felony for anyone who recruits, pressures, or uses a minor to harm, harass, groom, or sexually exploit another minor, including through social media or electronic communication. It would also remove the existing exemption for minors in extortion cases when they knowingly threaten or coerce another minor into providing sexual acts or intimate images, including AI-generated images. Conviction carries a prison sentence of two, four, or six years, in addition to any other applicable penalties.

Status:

Referred to Senate on Public Safety Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026.

AB 1538 (SUPPORT) - (Krell) makes it illegal for elected or appointed officials to use their authority to retaliate or take political retribution against anyone for exercising their constitutional rights. Officials who violate this law can be removed from office, while routine hiring and personnel decisions are not affected.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026.

AB 2534 (SUPPORT) - (Kalra) expands California’s domestic violence laws to cover forced marriage for adults and minors, allowing courts to issue protective orders and recognizing coercive actions like controlling travel documents or blocking court participation as abuse.

Status:

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

AB 2570 (SUPPORT) - (Lacky/Hoover) would change California’s Elderly Parole Program by raising the eligibility age from 50 to 65, meaning inmates would have to be older before they can be considered for parole after serving at least 20 years. The parole board would still review factors like age, time served, and health to determine if the person is a risk to public safety.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Public Safety Committee. Hearing date 04/14/2026.

SB 356 (SUPPORT) - (Jones) would make it harder for inmates to qualify for California’s Elderly Parole Program by increasing the requirements. Instead of being eligible at age 50 after serving 20 years, inmates would have to be at least 60 years old and have served 25 years before they can be considered for parole. The parole board would still review factors like age, time served, and health to decide if the person is a risk to public safety.

Status:

From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Public Safety Committee.

SB 1083 (SUPPORT) - (Perez) requires public and private schools to investigate serious misconduct complaints, even if the employee quits, and record confirmed cases in a confidential statewide database. Schools must check this database before hiring, and employees can request a hearing to challenge findings. Overall, it helps prevent employees with serious misconduct from moving between schools without being flagged.

Status:

From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

AB 1741 (SUPPORT) - (Pacheco) builds on California’s existing sexual battery law, which already makes it illegal to touch someone’s intimate parts without consent. The bill makes it a specific felony if the offender enters a home or building without permission, standardizes penalties for serious cases, and adds protections for patients against sexual contact with therapists. It also requires therapists to inform clients of their rights and limits the use of a victim’s sexual history in court.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026.

AB 2274 (SUPPORT) - (Bains) is meant to stop very lenient plea deals in cases involving the sexual exploitation or trafficking of minors. It would require that anyone given immunity in a plea deal must be clearly named and approved by a judge after victims are notified. It also requires that plea deals in these cases include at least five years in state prison, unless a judge finds special circumstances. The bill also prevents defendants from using mental health diversion if the case involves serious sex crimes.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Public Safety Committee. Hearing date 04/07/2026.

AB 1705 (SUPPORT) - (Bauer-Kahan/Dixon) would require that pornographic websites and content uploaders ensure all material depicts consenting adults. Uploaders must certify compliance under penalty of perjury, while platforms are required to verify users, maintain records, and implement measures to prevent illegal or non-consensual content. Violations may result in civil actions and substantial daily penalties.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee. Hearing date 04/14/2026.

SB 300 (SUPPORT) - (Padilla) strengthens rules for companion chatbots, requiring operators to clearly disclose that users are interacting with AI and to maintain protocols preventing content that encourages suicide or self-harm. The bill also protects minors by requiring operators to act if they reasonably suspect a user is under 18 and to prevent all sexually explicit content or suggestions, ensuring safer interactions for young users.

Status:

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

SB 1276 (SUPPORT) - (Rubio) strengthens California’s child sexual exploitation laws. It makes it illegal to create, share, download, stream, or access sexual content involving minors, including digitally altered or AI-generated content. Violators can face misdemeanor or felony charges. The bill also defines sexual assault, exploitation, and commercial exploitation, with exceptions for law enforcement, medical, or educational uses.

Status:

Referred to Senate Public Safety Committee. Hearing date 04/14/2026.

AB 1946 (SUPPORT) - (Wicks/Krell) increases protections for minors who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation by increasing the financial penalties for social media platforms that knowingly allow or contribute to that exploitation from $1–4 million to $1.5–4.5 million per incident. Also, would hold platforms accountable for failing to prevent or address harmful content.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee 04/16/2026.

SB 1217 (SUPPORT) - (Grove) establishes a Nonconsensual Intimate Image Clearinghouse starting in 2029. It lets California victims request the removal of intimate images real, AI-generated, or taken as minors without consent. The DOJ verifies requests, sends identifiers to platforms, and platforms must remove images within 48 hours and block reuploads. Civil penalties apply for violations, and peace officers must inform victims and share relevant information with the DOJ.

Status:

From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

ACA 7 (OPPOSE) - (Jackson) is a proposal to change the California Constitution by narrowing the state’s ban on giving preferences based on race or sex. Instead of applying broadly, the ban would apply only to public jobs, admissions and enrollment at public colleges and universities, and public contracting. Because it amends the Constitution, the measure must be approved by the Legislature and by voters statewide.

Status:

In Senate Rules Committee.

SCA 1 (SUPPORT) - (Grove) This proposed constitutional amendment would allow California to provide state funding directly to parents for their children’s education at private schools, including religious schools, through School Choice Flex Accounts or Special Education Flex Accounts. It would let these students count in the state’s calculation of average daily attendance for funding purposes, even though they are not attending public schools. The amendment would also allow the Legislature to allocate property tax revenues to support these accounts. The measure is designed to be severable, meaning if any part is struck down in court, the rest can still take effect, and the Attorney General would defend the law against legal challenges.

Status:

Referred to Senate Education Committee

SB 948 (OPPOSE) - (Arreguin) would require people who bring firearms into California to obtain a firearm safety certificate within 60 days and include proof when reporting the firearm, closing a loophole for new residents. It also strengthens the certificate requirement starting in 2028 by requiring at least eight hours of training, including live-fire instruction, focused on firearm safety, laws, and risk prevention, without changing who may legally own a firearm.

Status:

Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Senate Appropriations Committee.

AB 1421 (OPPOSE) - (Wilson) directs the California Transportation Commission to gather and analyze existing research, including past pilot programs, on replacing the gas tax with a road usage or mileage-based fee system as gas tax revenues decline. The commission must study fairness issues for low-income and long-distance drivers, impacts on electric and commercial vehicles, privacy concerns, and how such a system could work statewide, including for out-of-state vehicles. Working with state agencies, experts, and community stakeholders, the commission must submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2027, to help lawmakers decide whether and how to move forward with a mileage-based road funding system.

Status:

In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

AB 1783 (SUPPORT) - (DeMaio) would prohibit cities, counties, and other local governments in California from creating or collecting any tax or fee based on how many miles a person drives, including charges calculated using odometer readings, GPS data, or other tracking methods. The bill allows traditional tolls for specific roads or facilities to continue but blocks broader “pay-per-mile” driving taxes. Any existing mileage-based tax programs or pilot programs would be canceled and unenforceable, and the bill applies statewide.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Local Government Committee

AB 1745 (SUPPORT) - (J.Gonzalez) would suspend California’s gas tax for one year to help lower fuel prices for drivers. It requires that any savings from the tax suspension be passed on directly to consumers, and businesses that fail to do so could face penalties for unfair business practices. Gas stations would also have to show on receipts how much tax would have been charged. This bill would take effect immediately as an urgency measure.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Transportation Committee

SB 1088 (OPPOSE) - (Blakespear) updates California law on life-sustaining treatment by renaming Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) and allowing patients or their authorized decision-makers to create these forms with a doctor or supervised medical professional. The bill allows electronic signatures, recognizes out-of-state POLST or Do Not Resuscitate orders, and makes completing a POLST voluntary without affecting access to care. Concerns include the possibility that surrogates might override patient wishes, confusion from conflicting orders, and risks that a patient’s true preferences may not always be followed.

Status:

Re-referred to Senate Health Committee. Hearing date 04/08/2026

AB 2664 (OPPOSE) - (Bauer-Kahan) seeks to protect people going to places of worship by creating a buffer zone around entrances, exits, parking lots, and driveways. It would make it illegal to come within 8 feet of someone, without their consent, to protest, hand out materials, or engage in certain interactions within 100 feet of a site, especially if it involves harassment or intimidation. The goal is to ensure people can safely enter and leave without disruption, though it may be concerning because it could place limits on free speech or peaceful protest activities nearby.

Status:

Re-referred to Assembly Public Safety Committee. Hearing date 04/14/2026.

AB 1835 (SUPPORT) - (Gallagher) limits California’s state of emergency to 90 days unless the Legislature extends it. During the emergency, the Governor can use all executive powers directing state agencies and issuing orders to respond but cannot create new laws. All emergency powers end when the state of emergency ends.

Status:

Referred to Assembly Emergency Management Committee

AB 2063 (SUPPORT) - (Wallis) this bill would require that letters submitted through the Legislature’s online portal about a bill such as letters of support or opposition from organizations or the public be posted online.

Status:

From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

SB 1225 (SUPPORT) - (Niello & Umberg) would change who writes the official title and summary for statewide ballot initiatives. Right now, the Attorney General writes these summaries, which appear on petitions and ballots to explain what a measure does. Under this bill, the job would instead go to the Legislative Analyst’s Office, a nonpartisan office that analyzes government policies and finances. The bill will only take effect if voters approve a related constitutional amendment, Senate Constitutional Amendment 3.

Status:

Referred to Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee

AB 1610 (SUPPORT) - (Ransom) makes sure voters are properly notified if there is a problem with the address on their voter registration. When postal data shows a voter’s mailing address is no longer valid, the bill requires county elections offices to take extra steps to contact the voter, such as updating the address if a new one is available or sending notice to the voter’s home when possible. The goal is to prevent voters from being marked inactive without knowing it. The bill also adds responsibilities for county elections officials, making it a state-mandated local program.

Status:

In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.