AB2171Introduced in the Assembly
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Introduced by Joe Patterson, District 5
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An act to add Sections 18919.5 and 18930.2 to the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to public social services.
Where it stands
In committee: Hearing for testimony only.
April 23, 2026
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Bill history
Read first time. To print.
From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
Referred to Com. on HUM. S.
From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. Read second time and amended.
Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
In committee: Hearing for testimony only.
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