SB2805Introduced in the Senate
LONG-TERM CARE BILL OF RIGHTS
Introduced by Celina Villanueva, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Creates the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression in Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Act. Establishes rights for a client who lives in a long-term care facility, or who receives home care services from a home care provider, from discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sex, actual or perceived sexual orientation, actual or perceived gender identity, actual or perceived gender expression, or actual or perceived HIV status. Provides that an aggrieved person may enforce violations of the Act against a long-term care facility or a home care provider and the staff of the long-term care facility or home care provider through a civil action. Sets forth provisions concerning gender identity in client records; required training for all long-term care facilities and home care providers; arbitration agreements; interpretation of the Act; and enforcement of rights, including civil penalties and other administrative actions. Amends the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the Nursing Home Care Act, and the Home Health, Home Services, and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act to require compliance with the Sexual orientation, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression in Long-Term Care Bill of Rights Act. Amends the Adult Protective Services Act to include intentional misgendering and unlawful discrimination in the definition of "abuse".
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
May 29, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee · March 11, 2026
6
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
| Elgie Sims | 17 | Yes |
| Michael Hastings | 19 | Yes |
| Darby Hills | 26 | No |
| Michael Halpin | 36 | Yes |
| Don Harmon | 39 | Yes |
| John Curran | 41 | No |
| Jil Tracy | 50 | No |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Judiciary
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura Fine
Do Pass Judiciary; 006-003-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 12, 2026
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Sara Feigenholtz
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, III
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura
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