CaliforniaLocal groups may offer older adults healthy aging programs
Eligible local organizations may set up programs for older adults to support healthy aging, social connection, and independent living when local resources and partners are available.
What it does
Eligible local organizations may set up programs for older adults to support healthy aging, social connection, and independent living. Starting one is optional and depends on local resources and partnerships.
Argument forOlder adults could find more chances to connect with neighbors and get help with technology, take part in activities, or share meals.
Argument againstSome communities may not have the local resources or partners needed to offer these programs, limiting where older adults can take part.
More detail
Eligible local organizations may establish a Healthy Aging Community Partnership Program. Eligible organizations include local health departments, area agencies on aging, colleges and universities, and other county departments the county considers appropriate. Programs serve older individuals. Setting up a program is optional and depends on local resources and partnerships. A program must not duplicate or replace specified California Community Colleges adult education courses, classes, or services.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 27Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 664, Statutes of 2026.Latest
- Sep 27Approved by the Governor Gavin Newsom.Became Law
- Sep 2Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.To Governor
- Aug 27Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 5982.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.Major
- Vote recorded Special Consent SB971 Choi et al. Result: pass.Upper
- Aug 25Ordered to special consent calendar.
- Aug 18In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
- Aug 17Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 6204.) Ordered to the Senate.Passed Assembly
- Vote recorded SB 971 Choi Senate Third Reading By Garcia. Result: pass.Lower
- Aug 5Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Aug 5Read third time and amended.Major
- Aug 3Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Jul 2Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.Major
- Jul 1From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 30).Major
- Jun 30
- Vote recorded Do pass as amended. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 24From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on HEALTH. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.Minor
- Jun 23
- Vote recorded Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Health]. Result: pass.Lower
- Jun 1Referred to Coms. on AGING & L.T.C and HEALTH.Minor
- May 19In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.Minor
- May 18Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0. Page 4305.) Ordered to the Assembly.Passed Senate
- Vote recorded 3rd Reading SB971 Choi et al. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 22Read second time. Ordered to third reading.Minor
- Apr 21From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3955.) (April 20).Minor
- Apr 20
- Vote recorded Do pass. Result: pass.Upper
- Apr 9From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.Major
- Apr 9Set for hearing April 20.
- Apr 8Re-referred to Com. on HUMAN S.Minor
- Apr 6Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.Major
- Mar 26From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 11. Noes 0. Page 3689.) (March 25).Major
- Mar 25
- Vote recorded Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Rules]. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 9Set for hearing March 25.
- Feb 11Referred to Com. on HEALTH.Minor
- Feb 5From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 7.
- Feb 4Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.Introduced
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