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CA SCR124
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scott Wiener
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AI Summary
- Recognizes transportation access as a critical factor for employment, independence, and economic participation for adults with epilepsy who face medically necessary driving restrictions
- Notes that adults with epilepsy experience unemployment rates more than five times higher than those without epilepsy, largely due to transportation barriers
- Encourages relevant stakeholders to evaluate existing transportation programs, develop policy options, and consider pilot initiatives to improve reliable, affordable, and accessible transportation for individuals with epilepsy
- Urges coordination with federal partners including the Congressional Epilepsy Caucus and welcomes participation from advocacy organizations in developing state-federal strategies
- References Ireland as a successful model for implementing policies that improve transportation access for individuals with epilepsy
Legislative Description
Transportation access: persons with epilepsy.
Last Action
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on JUD.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/26/2026
Rules2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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