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AB 96: Mental health services: peer support specialist certification.
What AB 96 does, verified June 18, 2026
This bill aims to amend the Medi-Cal program by changing the requirements for peer support specialist certification. Currently, applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent degree to receive certification. The proposed change would remove the requirement of a high school diploma or equivalent degree, allowing individuals to be certified as peer support specialists without this educational requirement.
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Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-06-16)Alert me
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| Jun. 16, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Jun. 15, 2026 | From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8. |
| Jun. 04, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| May. 06, 2026 | Referred to Com. on HEALTH. |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. |