Residential care facilities for the elderly: direct care ratios.
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AB 508 — Residential care facilities for the elderly: direct care ratios.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
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Summary
Existing law, the California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Act, requires the State Department of Social Services to license, inspect, and regulate residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) , as defined, and imposes criminal penalties on a person who violates the act or who willfully or repeatedly violates any rule or regulation adopted under the act. This bill would require each RCFE to calculate a direct care ratio, as defined, and maintain records of its direct care ratios for a minimum of 12 months. The bill would require RCFEs to disclose its direct care ratios to residents or to the resident's representatives upon admission and any time there is a rate increase, as specified. The bill would require these disclosures to be provided in writing and signed by the resident, the resident's representative, or the licensee or an employee of the licensee, as specified, to confirm receipt. The bill would require copies of the signed disclosure to be provided to the resident or the resident's representative. The bill would require each RCFE to make its direct care ratios available to the public by specified means, including, among others, by posting the daily direct care ratio on the facility's internet website. The bill would require the RCFE's internet website and any literature or internet website used to advertise the RCFE and the level of care provided by that facility to include a statement that direct care ratios are calculated on a daily basis, that direct care ratios are available to the public upon request for any given day within the prior 12 months, and that direct care ratios are required to be disclosed to residents or their representatives at the points of time described above. The bill would require each RCFE to post the daily direct care ratio in locations visible to all residents, including, but not limited to, the lunchroom or lobby of the facility. By expanding the definition of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/24/25 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 24, 2025
- Introduced 02/10/25 - Introduced pdf February 10, 2025
- AB508 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (April 22).
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Referred to Com. on AGING & L.T.C.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Cecilia M. Aguiar-Curry · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Ávila Farías | — | Yea |
| Ahrens, Patrick | Democratic | Yea |
| Bains, Jasmeet | Democratic | Yea |
| Rubio, Blanca E. | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharp-Collins, LaShae | Democratic | Yea |
| Ellis, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Gonzalez, Jeff | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 508 do?
- Existing law, the California Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Act, requires the State Department of Social Services to license, inspect, and regulate residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFEs) , as defined, and imposes criminal penalties on a person who violates the act or who willfully or repeatedly violates any rule or regulation adopted under the act. This bill would require each RCFE to calculate a direct care ratio, as defined, and maintain records of its direct care ratios for a minimum of 12 months. The bill would require RCFEs to disclose its direct care ratios to residents or to the resident's representatives upon admission and any time there is a rate increase, as specified. The bill would require these disclosures to be provided in writing and signed by the resident, the resident's representative, or the licensee or an employee of the licensee, as specified, to confirm receipt. The bill would require copies of the signed disclosure to be provided to the resident or the resident's representative. The bill would require each RCFE to make its direct care ratios available to the public by specified means, including, among others, by posting the daily direct care ratio on the facility's internet website. The bill would require the RCFE's internet website and any literature or internet website used to advertise the RCFE and the level of care provided by that facility to include a statement that direct care ratios are calculated on a daily basis, that direct care ratios are available to the public upon request for any given day within the prior 12 months, and that direct care ratios are required to be disclosed to residents or their representatives at the points of time described above. The bill would require each RCFE to post the daily direct care ratio in locations visible to all residents, including, but not limited to, the lunchroom or lobby of the facility. By expanding the definition of an existing crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Who sponsors AB 508?
- AB 508 is sponsored by Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 508?
- This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track AB 508?
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