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CA AB477
Bill
Status
Passed
9/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
Sabrina Cervantes
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AI Summary
- Requires counties and cities/counties to integrate access and functional needs populations into their emergency plans upon the next regular update
- Mandates emergency plans address how vulnerable populations are served in emergency communications (including interpreters and assistive technology), evacuation (with ADA-compliant transportation), and sheltering (with ADA-compliant facilities)
- Defines "access and functional needs population" to include individuals with disabilities, chronic conditions, limited English proficiency, seniors, children, homeless persons, low-income individuals, and those transportation disadvantaged
- Requires counties and cities/counties to include representatives from vulnerable populations, social service agencies, nonprofit organizations, and transportation providers when updating emergency plans
- Establishes that if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are state-mandated, reimbursement shall be provided pursuant to existing statutory procedures
Legislative Description
Emergency preparedness: vulnerable populations.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 218, Statutes of 2019.
9/4/2019
Committee Referrals
Appropriations6/11/2019
Governmental Organization5/29/2019
Rules5/23/2019
Appropriations4/25/2019
Governmental Organization3/25/2019
Full Bill Text
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