Senator Pérez’s SB 848 would protect students from sexual misconduct by school employees; legislation poised for final votes this week

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing immigration agents to resume “roving patrols” in Southern California based on appearance, language, and location, Senator Susan Rubio (D–Baldwin Park) issued a strong statement:

Senator Sasha Renée Pérez issues statement on federal lawsuit filed against Edison for Eaton Fire liability 

Senator María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) today celebrated the passage of Senate Bill 346, the Short-Term Rental Facilitator Act of 2025

Senator Cabaldon said he would not be carrying or supporting legislation during this legislative session to advance a shipbuilding facility in Solano County

The Assembly Appropriations Committee advanced SB 820, authored by Senator Henry Stern (D–Los Angeles), a bill that will help make sure people with severe mental illness who commit misdemeanors have a chance to receive lifesaving medication while in jail.  The legislation will address persistent gaps in California’s treatment of individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial for misdemeanor offenses (MIST).

Senator Akilah Weber Pierson’s Transformative Legislative Package Advances to Assembly Floor, Bringing California One Step Closer to Health Equity and Reparative Justice

Senator María Elena Durazo (D–Los Angeles) issued a statement after the California State Senate passed Senate Joint Resolution 9 (SJR 9) in July with a 29-6 party-line vote, and the California State Assembly passed the resolution today with a 59-11 party-line vote.

SB 81 would require healthcare providers to establish nonpublic areas in their facilities for the safety and privacy of patients

Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced that a significant portion of his 2025 Legislative Package passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee and will advance to the Assembly floor and the Governor’s Desk in the coming weeks.