General plan elements: childcare.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Schiavo
Last action: 2026-04-23
Official status: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (April 23).
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact criteria for reviewing and updating elements to reflect childcare goals is not specified.

Childcare in General Plans

AB-1914 requires cities and counties to include childcare plans in their general plans when updating two or more elements between January 1, 2028, and January 1, 2033.

What This Bill Does

Requires cities and counties to prepare or integrate a childcare plan into their general plans when updating two or more of the specified elements during the next update cycle from January 1, 2028, to January 1, 2033.
Updates the general plan elements to reflect goals for quality, convenient, safe, and affordable childcare.

Who It Names or Affects

Cities and counties in California
Families seeking childcare services

Terms To Know

General Plan: A long-term plan that guides the physical development of a city or county.
Charter Cities: Cities in California with special charters that give them more flexibility and autonomy than other cities.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how childcare plans should be prepared.
It is unclear what specific criteria will guide the integration of childcare needs into general plans.

Bill History

2026-04-23 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (April 23).
2026-04-21 California Legislative Information
Re-referred to Com. on HUM. S.
2026-04-20 California Legislative Information
Read second time and amended.
2026-04-16 California Legislative Information
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on HUM. S. (Ayes 8. Noes 1.) (April 15).
2026-03-23 California Legislative Information
In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
2026-03-02 California Legislative Information
Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and HUM. S.
2026-02-13 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
2026-02-12 California Legislative Information
Read first time. To print.

Official Summary Text

AB 1914, as amended, Schiavo.
General plan elements: childcare.
The Planning and Zoning Law requires the legislative body of a city or county to adopt a comprehensive, long-term general plan that includes various elements, including, among others, a land use, circulation, housing, safety, and environmental justice element. Existing law requires a city or county to update its general plan elements subject to certain criteria and timelines.
This bill would require a
city or
city, county, or city and
county,
upon the next update of 2 or more of the elements included in the general plan
on or after January 1, 2028,
but no later than January 1, 2033,
to
review and update the land use, circulation, housing, safety, and environmental justice elements, and any other element, where appropriate,
prepare and adopt a childcare plan or integrate a childcare plan into the next adoption of the city, county, or city and county’s general plan
to address the childcare needs of the
jurisdiction. The bill would require the elements to be reviewed and updated to reflect the goal of ensuring every family has access to quality,
convenient, safe, and affordable childcare, as specified.
jurisdiction, as specified.
The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

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