AB 2217 modernizes crime prevention strategies by expanding diversion programs to connect individuals to housing, mental health care, and substance use treatment instead of jail for low-level offenses.
AB 1967 closes gaps in California’s child welfare response and removes barriers to extended foster care for young adults.
AB 1887 ensures faster access to lifesaving treatments by eliminating prior authorization and step therapy requirements for FDA-approved rare disease therapies.
I am disgusted and appalled by the crass, racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes—a dehumanizing trope long used to justify violence and cruelty against Black people. That this kind of imagery has become a recurring feature of the Trump Administration is as alarming as it is shameful.
AB 1740 modernizes standards for housing, bicycle lanes, outdoor dining and other targeted activities that enhance public access and do not impact sensitive coastal resources.
AB 1693 would cut red tape, reduce costly delays, and help retailers open and operate sooner — without compromising safety.
AB 1624, the Public Lands Protection Act, establishes strong conservation safeguards in response to recent federal legislative efforts that would have allowed public lands to be sold and privatized.
AB 1609, the Right to Human Customer Services Act, guarantees Californians the right to speak with a real human for customer service, limits long hold times, and requires transparency when companies use AI for customer service platforms.
The arson attack at Beth Israel Congregation is a gut-wrenching reminder that antisemitism remains a clear and present danger across our nation. My heart goes out to Rabbi Russell, the congregants of Beth Israel, and the entire Jackson community as they confront this heinous act of violence.
I am fortunate to represent Tehrangeles and Persian Square, the heart of the Iranian diaspora in America — and today, that heart beats for a #FreeIran.