Institutional Debt Transparency Act.

Summary

The bill would stop public and private colleges and universities in California from raising tuition or blocking a student’s registration solely because the student has an institutional debt. It also requires schools to give students a written collection policy, limit how they can collect debts, and report detailed debt information to the state. The goal is to give students clearer information and protect low‑income borrowers from losing access to education.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 23, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 7, 2025
• Higher Education Committee Hearing
  Higher Education · Apr 22, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 7, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
5. Apr 23, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on HIGHER ED.
7. Feb 20, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
8. Feb 19, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Pacheco · sponsor

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