Emergency services available during natural disasters.
- Requires a state report on emergency services for seniors and disabled people during natural disasters.
- Mandates completion of the emergency services assessment by July 1, 2026.
- Requires public posting of the emergency services report on the Department of Aging's website.
Assembly Member Bains' proposal directs the California Department of Aging to evaluate emergency services available to older adults and people with disabilities during natural disasters, requiring a comprehensive report by July 2026.
The legislation mandates that the Department assess current emergency service capabilities and document their findings in a report to the Legislature. This report must detail the specific services accessible to older Californians and individuals with disabilities when natural disasters occur. Upon completion, the Department must publish the report on its website, making the information available to the public.
The measure builds upon the existing framework of the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act, which established the Department of Aging to oversee home and community-based services for older adults. While the Department currently administers programs like the Aging and Disability Resource Connection, this new reporting requirement would specifically focus on emergency preparedness and response services for vulnerable populations during disasters.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Jasmeet BainsD Assembly Member | Bill Author |  Not Contacted |
- Requires a state report on emergency services for seniors and disabled people during natural disasters.
- Mandates completion of the emergency services assessment by July 1, 2026.
- Requires public posting of the emergency services report on the Department of Aging's website.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Bains' proposal directs the California Department of Aging to evaluate emergency services available to older adults and people with disabilities during natural disasters, requiring a comprehensive report by July 2026.
The legislation mandates that the Department assess current emergency service capabilities and document their findings in a report to the Legislature. This report must detail the specific services accessible to older Californians and individuals with disabilities when natural disasters occur. Upon completion, the Department must publish the report on its website, making the information available to the public.
The measure builds upon the existing framework of the Mello-Granlund Older Californians Act, which established the Department of Aging to oversee home and community-based services for older adults. While the Department currently administers programs like the Aging and Disability Resource Connection, this new reporting requirement would specifically focus on emergency preparedness and response services for vulnerable populations during disasters.
Latest Voting History
Jasmeet BainsD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted |