Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D-Silicon Valley) PARENT Act—Senate Bill (SB) 257—passed the Senate and is now in the Assembly. SB 257 protects access to maternity care by banning health insurers from discriminating against surrogates and by making pregnancy a qualifying life event for enrolling in health insurance.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab ( D-Silicon Valley) authored two vital assisted living bills Senate Bill (SB) 433 and SB 435—both passing the Senate—bringing hope, safety, and dignity to some of our most vulnerable residents. As California’s seniors face growing threats from harmful federal policies and climate-driven disasters, SB 433 and SB 435 address the unique challenges that senior and disabled residents face at Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs) in our state.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s Senate Bill (SB) 261, Wage Theft Judgments, passed the Senate and will be heading to the Assembly. This bill will strengthen enforcement of wage theft judgments by shining a public spotlight on delinquent employers and adding triple penalties for judgments that are long overdue.

Sacramento, CA — State Senator Dr. Aisha Wahab’s (D–Silicon Valley) housing package continues its success in the Senate with seven bills advancing to the Assembly.
“Housing is the most pressing issue for all Californians, and this package of bills addresses the housing affordability crisis through the production and preservation of housing units, and protection of renters and homeowners,” said Dr. Wahab.

SACRAMENTO, California – (June 10, 2025) – California State Senator and Senate Majority Whip, Laura Richardson, is calling on the Administration to cease interference of local California safety enforcement authorities.

Senator Sabrina Cervantes chose Power Speaks Louder (PSL) as the 2025 California Nonprofit of the Year for the 31st Senate District with honors being bestowed in late May at the State Capitol.

Senator Weber Pierson, M.D.’s Health and Equity Bills Clear Senate, Head to Assembly

SACRAMENTO – In the face of continued attacks on our immigrant communities, Majority Leader Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 48 the Safe Access to Schools Act, which is a California Latino Legislative Caucus Priority bill, passed the Senate on a 28-7 vote.
 

Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D. Advances Key Health and Equity Bills, Expresses Disappointment Over Delay of Reproductive Health Funding Legislation

SACRAMENTO – Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez’s (D-Long Beach) Senate Bill (SB) 572, which would ensure that California maintains access to critical vehicle safety data, passed the Senate today on a 28-5 vote.