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CA AB2636

Bill

Status

Enrolled

8/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jasmeet Bains

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces terminology throughout the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act from "senior" to "older adult" and updates findings and declarations with current statistics on California's aging population, projected to increase by 4 million people by 2030.

  • Updates the California Department of Aging's mission and responsibilities to coordinate services for older adults and people with disabilities, including maintaining a clearinghouse of information and providing referral services.

  • Repeals obsolete provisions including the Senior Center Bond Act of 1984, Section 9541.5 regarding health care service plan fees, and Chapter 9 (Senior Center Bond Act).

  • Establishes new legislative findings on housing insecurity, volunteerism, and LGBT older adults' unique needs, and renames the "Senior Housing Information and Support Center" provisions while maintaining clearinghouse functions.

  • Updates chapter and article headings from "Senior" to "Older Adult" terminology, including renaming Chapter 10.5 and Article 2 to "Older Adult Wellness Program."

Legislative Description

Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act.

Last Action

Held at Desk.

8/15/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/2/2024
Human Services6/5/2024
Rules5/24/2024
Appropriations4/17/2024
Aging And Long-Term Care3/4/2024

Full Bill Text

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