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Introduced
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
In Committee
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Crossed Over
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Passed
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would recognize the month of March 2025 as the 40th anniversary of the California Supreme Court decision in ARC v. Department of Developmental Services and celebrate the Legislature’s 1969 passage of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act.
AI Summary
This joint resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of a landmark California Supreme Court decision in ARC v. Department of Developmental Services, which affirmed critical rights for individuals with developmental disabilities. The resolution highlights the historical context of the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, first passed in 1969, which established regional centers to provide community services for people with conditions like autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disabilities. In 1982, when the Governor attempted to cut services across categories without considering individual needs, advocates challenged this approach in court. The 1985 Supreme Court decision ultimately reinforced that each person with a developmental disability is entitled to an Individual Program Plan (IPP) that ensures personalized services enabling them to live more independently and productively in their community. The resolution celebrates the state's ongoing commitment to supporting approximately 450,000 Californians with developmental disabilities, emphasizing the importance of individual tailored services and the rights established by the Lanterman Act, and formally recognizes March 2025 as a milestone anniversary of this significant legal and social progress.
Sponsors (67)
Jeff Gonzalez (R)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Suzette Martinez Valladares (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Roger Niello (R),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Kate Sanchez (R),
Nick Schultz (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 59, Statutes of 2025. (on 05/05/2025)
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