Bill Text: CA SB1278 | 2023-2024 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: World AIDS Day.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-06-26 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 30, Statutes of 2024. [SB1278 Detail]

Download: California-2023-SB1278-Introduced.html

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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2023–2024 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill

No. 1278

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Introduced by Senator Laird

February 15, 2024

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An act relating to senior health.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

SB 1278, as introduced, Laird. LGBTQ seniors: health care services.

Existing law sets forth various provisions relating to the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) seniors, including certain needs assessments by area agencies on aging, a bill of rights for long-term care facility residents, public health data collection and strategic planning, and hospital equity reports, with regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.

This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would enhance health care services for LGBTQ seniors in the state.

Digest Key

Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

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Bill Text

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

 It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would enhance health care services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) seniors in the state.