SB-1261 • 2026

Aging and Disability Resource Connection program.

Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor: Laird
Last action: 2026-06-04
Official status: Referred to Com. on AGING & L.T.C.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on funding for ADRC programs during transitions, nor does it specify how long the transition period can last.

Aging and Disability Resource Connection Program

This law prevents the California Department of Aging from ending an ADRC program if one partner can no longer serve in its role, allowing the remaining partner to continue operating during a transition period.

What This Bill Does

Prohibits the Department of Aging from revoking an ADRC designation solely due to the inability or voluntary termination of either local agency partner.
Allows the remaining partner to operate the ADRC independently during a transition period.

Who It Names or Affects

Area agencies on aging and independent living centers that run 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 they need.
Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS): Services like home care, adult day care, or nursing home care that help people live independently as they age or have a disability.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify the duration of the transition period.
It is unclear what happens if both partners leave or face issues simultaneously.

Bill History

2026-06-04 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on AGING & L.T.C.
2026-05-27 California Legislative Information
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
2026-05-27 California Legislative Information
Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
2026-05-21 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-20 California Legislative Information
Ordered to second reading.
2026-05-20 California Legislative Information
Read third time and amended.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
2026-05-14 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
2026-05-08 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing May 14.
2026-04-20 California Legislative Information
April 20 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
2026-04-10 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 20.
2026-04-07 California Legislative Information
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3741.) (April 6). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
2026-03-26 California Legislative Information
Set for hearing April 6.
2026-03-04 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on HUMAN S.
2026-02-20 California Legislative Information
From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 22.
2026-02-19 California Legislative Information
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Official Summary Text

SB 1261, as amended, 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
or voluntary termination
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.

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