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AB 96: Mental health services: peer support specialist certification.
What AB 96 does, verified September 4, 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: Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. (2026-09-03)Alert me
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| Sep. 03, 2026 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Aug. 26, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 40. Noes 0.). |
| 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. |