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S06987Introduced in the Senate

Requires every city or county social services district to provide a wearable or mobile phone-based panic button to each employee whose job responsibilities necessitate direct interaction with clients in a client's home.

Introduced

Introduced by Peter Harckham, District 40

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Requires every city or county social services district to provide a wearable or mobile phone-based panic button to each employee whose job responsibilities necessitate direct interaction with clients in a client's home.

Where it stands

SUBSTITUTED BY A7833A

June 4, 2026

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Bill history

  1. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  2. REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  3. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO SOCIAL SERVICES

  4. PRINT NUMBER 6987A

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1795

  7. SUBSTITUTED BY A7833A

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