Bill > AB450

This bill establishes a stakeholder process through the California Department of Aging to develop recommendations for supporting older and aging immigrants, defined as adults 60 years or older, regardless of their immigration status. The bill requires the department to create a panel that includes representatives from the State Department of Social Services and invites experts from various fields such as clinics, research, housing advocacy, and community organizations. The panel will explore critical issues including affordability, guaranteed basic income, access to social services, housing, and healthcare services, with a focus on language accessibility. The first panel meeting must occur within 120 days of receiving funding, and the panel is required to issue findings and recommendations to both state departments by July 1, 2028. The departments will then jointly submit a report to the Legislature by December 1, 2028. This initiative aligns with the Governor's Master Plan for Aging's goal of promoting inclusion and equity, particularly for vulnerable populations. The bill is set to be implemented upon legislative appropriation and will automatically be repealed on January 1, 2029.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB450