Medi-Cal: Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill deals with the Medi‑Cal waiver that allows eligible Californians to receive health services in home or community settings instead of institutions. It would affect Medi‑Cal beneficiaries who rely on these alternative care options, though the specific changes are not detailed in the available text. The measure is intended to address how these waiver services are administered.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 77. Noes 0. Page 6805.). · Aug 28, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 29, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jun 17, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 5263.)
3. May 22, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 14, 2026Coauthors revised.
7. Apr 8, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
8. Apr 6, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Mar 26, 2026Read second time and amended.
10. Mar 25, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (March 24).
11. Mar 2, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
12. Feb 19, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Catherine Stefani (D) · sponsor
• Bonta
• Connolly
• Elhawary
• Kalra
• Michelle Rodriguez
• Schiavo
• Stefani

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