2026 Legislation

Assessing Inmate Classification (AB 1759): requires the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) to assess the current security classification system

Hepatitis C Treatment Access (AB 1843): removes prior authorization requirements for Hepatitis C treatment among commercial insurance plans in California

End Endless Probation for Foster Youth (AB 1886): restores equity and accountability with clear, evidence-based standards for foster youth facing probation

R.I.S.E.S Act 2.0 (AB 1932): expands support of culturally informed, community-based responses to emergencies

Gender Justice Act (AB 2014): requires judges to take a closer look before allowing evidence or arguments in trials that rely on gender stereotypes. This includes evidence about a defendant’s sexual history, orientation, partners, reproductive choices, or romantic relationships

Adaptive Reuse (AB 2079): expands flexibility to transform vacant office space into new development projects

Peer Partner Background Checks (AB 2126): exempts foster youth who have committed certain offenses before age 21 from disqualification from community-care licensed facilities

T.H.R.I.V.E Act (AB 2247): establishes funding for mental health resources accessible to victims and witnesses of gun violence age 25 years and younger

Ensuring Accountability After Tragedies (AB 2318): requires law enforcement officers to document when emergency medical care is denied or delayed

Commercial tax credit (AB 2403): incentivizes creation of TV commercials in California with a new tax credit

Pathways to Employment for Incarcerated Firefighters (AB 2483): establishes a pathway to employment for formerly incarcerated individuals who served as California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) hand crew members and as firefighters

Behavioral Health Affordability Act (AB 2593): prohibits CDCR from interfering with or refusing to implement prescribed health care for prisoners

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