California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2515 — Childcare.

Last action — From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Existing law, the Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Social Services, establishes a system of childcare and development services for children up to 13 years of age. Existing law requires the department to establish rules and regulations for the staffing of all center-based childcare and development programs under contract with the department. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill AB 2515 has been updated to include additional lines of text that provide more detail about its intentions and goals. This change aims to make the bill clearer and easier for everyone to understand. By enhancing the language, the bill seeks to ensure that its purpose is more transparent, which is important for public awareness and support.

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Action History

  1. From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.

  2. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2515 do?
Existing law, the Child Care and Development Services Act, administered by the State Department of Social Services, establishes a system of childcare and development services for children up to 13 years of age. Existing law requires the department to establish rules and regulations for the staffing of all center-based childcare and development programs under contract with the department. This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision.
Who sponsors AB 2515?
AB 2515 is sponsored by Harabedian, John (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2515?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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