AN ACT CONCERNING PENALTIES FOR TARDY PAYCHECKS FOR PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANTS AND EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO STATE PROGRAMS.
FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.
Summary
The bill would impose financial penalties on contractors or the state when personal care attendants are paid late, require quarterly public reports on payroll and customer‑service performance, and set language‑access standards for agency communications. It targets the Department of Social Services, its fiscal intermediaries, and any private firms that contract with the state, aiming to protect attendants and improve transparency. The measure failed to pass in the 2026 Senate session.
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