Lanterman-Petris-Short Act: conservatorships.

Legislative status

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

Summary

SB 1221 would amend the existing Lanterman‑Petris‑Short Act to address how conservatorships are handled in California. It would affect people placed under conservatorship, their families, and the courts that oversee them. The change is intended to update or improve the current legal framework for these arrangements.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 8. Noes 0. Page 3901.) (April 15). · Apr 15, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Apr 21, 2026
• PUBLIC SAFETY
  Senate Public Safety Committee · Apr 21, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Apr 15, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 28, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
5. Apr 27, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Apr 23, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3983.) (April 21).
7. Apr 17, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
8. Apr 16, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
9. Apr 16, 2026Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
10. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on RLS. (Ayes 8. Noes 0. Page 3901.) (April 15).
11. Apr 13, 2026Set for hearing April 15.
12. Apr 6, 2026April 8 hearing postponed by committee.

The 12 most recent of 16 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Henry Stern (D) · sponsor
• Stern

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