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SB-1261 • 2026

Aging and Disability Resource Connection program.

Aging and Disability Resource Connection program.

Healthcare
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Laird
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the duration of the transition period or what happens if both partners are unable to serve temporarily.

Aging and Disability Resource Connection Program

This law prevents the California Department of Aging from ending an ADRC program if one partner temporarily cannot perform its duties, allowing the remaining partner to continue operating independently during a transition period.

What This Bill Does

  • Prohibits the California Department of Aging from revoking the designation of an ADRC program solely due to the temporary inability of either the area agency on aging or the independent living center partner to serve in its operator role.
  • Authorizes the remaining partner to continue operating the ADRC independently during a transition period.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The California Department of Aging
  • Area agencies on aging and independent living centers that are part of ADRC programs

Terms To Know

Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
A program that helps older adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities find information about long-term services and supports.
Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS)
Services like healthcare, personal care, and support to help people live independently at home or in a community setting.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not specify how long the transition period can last.
  • It is unclear what happens if both partners are unable to serve temporarily.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 California Legislative Information

    April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  2. 2026-04-10 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 20.

  3. 2026-04-07 California Legislative Information

    From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (April 6). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  4. 2026-03-26 California Legislative Information

    Set for hearing April 6.

  5. 2026-03-04 California Legislative Information

    Referred to Com. on HUMAN S.

  6. 2026-02-20 California Legislative Information

    From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.

  7. 2026-02-19 California Legislative Information

    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1261, as introduced, Laird.
Aging and Disability Resource Connection program.
Existing law establishes an Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) program, administered by the California Department of Aging, to provide information to consumers and their families on available long-term services and supports (LTSS) programs and to assist older adults, caregivers, and persons with disabilities in accessing LTSS programs at the local level. Existing law requires area agencies on aging and independent living centers to be the core local partners in developing and operating ADRC programs, and sets out their duties.
This bill would prohibit the California Department of Aging from revoking the designation of an ADRC program solely due to the revocation of a designation, suspension, or temporary inability of either the area agency on aging or the independent living center partner to serve in its operator role, and would
authorize the remaining partner to continue to operate the ADRC independently during a transition period, as specified.

Current Bill Text

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