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Home/Bills/SB 837California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 837: Disaster and emergency preparedness.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 25, 2026

What SB 837 does, verified August 25, 2026

The bill aims to improve disaster and emergency preparedness in California. It requires the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) programs to provide disaster and emergency preparedness training. This training is specifically designed to help older adults and people with disabilities prepare for emergencies and ensure their safety before, during, and after natural disasters and other emergency events. The training will be provided to assist consumers and their families in accessing available long-term services and supports.

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5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
Recent actions31 total · showing 5
Aug. 24, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Aug. 24, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
Aug. 17, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 13, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
Aug. 13, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 13).
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