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CA AB2311

Bill

Status

Passed

9/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Cheryl Brown

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article 6.5 of the Government Code to rename it "Accessibility to Emergency Information and Services"

  • Requires each county to integrate access and functional needs into its emergency plan upon the next update, addressing emergency communications (interpreters, translators, assistive technology), evacuation (transportation resources compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act), and sheltering (ADA-compliant facilities with accessible bathrooms and showers)

  • Defines "access and functional needs population" to include individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, chronic conditions, limited English proficiency, older adults, children, those in institutionalized settings, low-income individuals, homeless persons, transportation-disadvantaged persons, and pregnant individuals

  • Establishes that if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill creates state-mandated local program costs, reimbursement shall be provided pursuant to existing statutory procedures

Legislative Description

Emergency services: access and functional needs in emergencies.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 520, Statutes of 2016.

9/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2016
Governmental Organization6/9/2016
Rules6/6/2016
Appropriations4/21/2016
Governmental Organization3/3/2016

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