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CA AB1996
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/17/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mia Bonta
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AI Summary
- Establishes the California Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council within the California Health and Human Services Agency, to convene by April 1, 2027
- Sets a goal to reduce statewide child poverty by 50 percent within 10 years, with the council developing a comprehensive plan with annual benchmarks
- Creates an 18-member council co-chaired by the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Director of Social Services, including state agency representatives, nonprofit organizations, individuals with lived poverty experience, and a youth representative (ages 16-25)
- Requires the council to submit budget impact analyses within 10 days of both the Governor's annual budget proposal and May Revision, plus analyze pending legislation affecting children upon request
- Mandates reports to the Legislature: initial report by July 1, 2027; comprehensive recommendations by January 1, 2028; and biennial progress reports beginning July 1, 2029
Legislative Description
California Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council.
Last Action
From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
2/18/2026
Full Bill Text
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