Bill Tracker

The California Youth Empowerment Commission’s Bill Tracker provides information on legislation that has been formally considered by the Commission. At the Commission’s May 30, 2026 meeting, Commissioners voted to endorse and actively support the bills listed below following presentations and recommendations from youth-led and youth-serving organizations, including Youth Leadership Institute, California Youth Connection, Generation Up, and the California Youth Coalition. The Commission will continue to review and take action on legislation throughout each legislative session as appropriate, with updates reflected on this page.

BillAuthorBill TitleYEC PositionLegislative Status
AB 1669Assemblymember Blanca PachecoStudent Health: Medical Leaves of Absence: Mental HealthSupportIn Process
SB 802Senator Angelique AshbyHousing Finance and Development: Sacramento Area Housing and Homelessness AgencySupportIn Process
SB 492Senator Monique LimónYouth Housing Bond Act of 2026SupportIn Process
AB 1967Assemblymember Nick SchultzPublic Safety and Youth Justice (Official title pending final amendment)SupportIn Process
SB 98Senator Aisha WahabElementary, Secondary, and Postsecondary Education: Immigration Enforcement: NotificationSupportIn Process
AB 461Assemblymember Patrick AhrensTruancy (Repeal of Criminal Penalties for Parents of Chronically Truant Students)SupportChaptered
AB 46Assemblymember Stephanie NguyenCalifornia Youth Empowerment CommissionSupportChaptered (2022)
AB 602Assemblymember Matt HaneyCampus Overdose Prevention Act (Public Postsecondary Education: Student Conduct: Controlled Substances)SupportIn Process