SB1284Introduced in the Senate
Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.
Introduced by Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, District 28
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An act to add Section 230.9 to the Labor Code, to amend Section 1095 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, and to add Section 11024.5 to, and to repeal Section 11026.5 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to medical benefits.
Where it stands
August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
August 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] · June 24, 2026
5
Yes
2
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
7 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Liz Ortega | 20 | Yes |
| Juan Alanis | 22 | No |
| Alex Lee | 24 | Yes |
| Ash Kalra | 25 | Yes |
| Sade Elhawary | 57 | Yes |
| Phillip Chen | 59 | No |
| Chris Ward | 78 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
Read first time.
Referred to Com. on RLS.
From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
Re-referred to Coms. on HEALTH and L., P.E. & R.
Set for hearing April 15.
Set for hearing April 22 in L., P.E. & R. pending receipt.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L., P.E. & R. (Ayes 8. Noes 1. Page 3901.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 4. Noes 1. Page 4013.) (April 22).
Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Set for hearing May 4.
May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Set for hearing May 14.
From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2. Page 4271.) (May 14).
Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 30. Noes 9. Page 4500.) Ordered to the Assembly.
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and L. & E.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on L. & E. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (June 16). Re-referred to Com. on L. & E.
Coauthors revised.
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.
August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
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