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CA AB2041

Bill

Status

Passed

9/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Sandre Swanson

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires state agencies proposing regulations to include a statement in the notice of proposed action describing the availability of narrative descriptions for persons with visual or other disabilities requiring effective communication under state or federal law.

  • Mandates agencies provide extended public comment periods when requested by individuals with disabilities to accommodate their participation in the regulatory process.

  • Applies to regulations subject to Section 11346.6 of the Government Code, ensuring compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) communication requirements.

  • Incorporates conditional amendments from Assembly Bill 1612 that become operative only if both bills are enacted and effective by January 1, 2013, with this bill enacted last.

Legislative Description

Regulations: adoption: disability access.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 723, Statutes of 2012.

9/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/26/2012
Governmental Organization5/24/2012
Rules5/10/2012
Appropriations4/18/2012
Business and Professions3/8/2012

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