California 20252026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 2209 — Developmental services: caregiver succession.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Existing law, the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, requires the State Department of Developmental Services to contract with regional centers to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Under existing law, the regional centers purchase needed services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities through approved service providers, or arrange for their provision through other publicly funded agencies. The services and supports to be provided to a regional center consumer are contained in an individual program plan (IPP) , which is developed by the planning team according to specified procedures. Existing law requires the planning process for the IPP to include various components and guidelines, including, when a regional center consumer is being cared for by a parent, a discussion regarding caregiver succession no later than the consumer's 22nd birthday, and annually thereafter, and if determined to be necessary, development of a caregiver succession plan, as specified. This bill would additionally require a discussion regarding caregiver succession to occur when the primary caregiver or authorized representatives reaches 55 years of age, and at any time upon the request of the consumer, primary caregiver, or authorized representative. The bill would require that any caregiver succession plan be documented in the consumer's IPP. The bill would explicitly state that a consumer retains the right to decline development of a caregiver succession plan and a discussion regarding caregiver succession or a caregiver succession plan is required to be person centered and reflect the consumer's wishes, goals, and maximum independence, and be consistent with supported decisionmaking principles, to the extent applicable.

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Action History

  1. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  2. Referred to Com. on HUM. S.

  3. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  4. Read first time. To print.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2209 do?
Existing law, the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act, requires the State Department of Developmental Services to contract with regional centers to provide services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Under existing law, the regional centers purchase needed services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities through approved service providers, or arrange for their provision through other publicly funded agencies. The services and supports to be provided to a regional center consumer are contained in an individual program plan (IPP) , which is developed by the planning team according to specified procedures. Existing law requires the planning process for the IPP to include various components and guidelines, including, when a regional center consumer is being cared for by a parent, a discussion regarding caregiver succession no later than the consumer's 22nd birthday, and annually thereafter, and if determined to be necessary, development of a caregiver succession plan, as specified. This bill would additionally require a discussion regarding caregiver succession to occur when the primary caregiver or authorized representatives reaches 55 years of age, and at any time upon the request of the consumer, primary caregiver, or authorized representative. The bill would require that any caregiver succession plan be documented in the consumer's IPP. The bill would explicitly state that a consumer retains the right to decline development of a caregiver succession plan and a discussion regarding caregiver succession or a caregiver succession plan is required to be person centered and reflect the consumer's wishes, goals, and maximum independence, and be consistent with supported decisionmaking principles, to the extent applicable.
Who sponsors AB 2209?
AB 2209 is sponsored by Bains, Jasmeet (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 2209?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 19, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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