Amendment
The Digital Age Assurance Act aims to enhance online privacy and safety protections for children by establishing a framework for age verification and appropriate content delivery. The bill requires covered manufacturers, application stores, and developers to implement age signaling mechanisms and comply with restrictions on data collection and sharing for users under 18 years old. It creates a system of age brackets to enable age-appropriate experiences across online platforms and applications while imposing penalties for violations. The legislation seeks to balance child protection with practical implementation by providing safe harbors for good faith compliance efforts.
An act to amend Section 106060 of the Public Utilities Code, and to add and repeal Chapter 3.95 (commencing with Section 7300.5) of Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to transportation.
An act to amend Sections 14500, 14502.1, 14504, 14504.2, 14505, 14506, 14507, 14508, 41020, 41020.2, 41020.3, 41020.5, 41020.8, 42238.024, 43521, 44258.9, 45037, 45125.1, 46211, 47604.1, 47604.3, 47604.32, 47604.5, 47605, 47605.1, 47612.5, 47612.7, 47613, 47614.5, 47616.7, 47634.2, 51744, 51745.6, 51747, and 51747.5 of, to amend and repeal Section 47607.2 of, to add Sections 14500.5, 14502, 41020.4, 41020.6, 46149, 47600.1, 47604.6, 47605.05, and 47634.3 to, to add and repeal Section 33309.5 of, to add Article 7 (commencing with Section 47670) to Chapter 6 of Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, and to add Article 11 (commencing with Section 51820) and Article 11.5 (commencing with Section 51827) to Chapter 5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, the Education Code, and to amend Section 17518 of the Government Code, relating to school accountability.
This bill aims to restrict the use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various consumer products in California. It establishes a regulatory framework to phase out PFAS in products such as juvenile items, textiles, food packaging, cookware, and cleaning products due to their persistent nature and potential health risks. The legislation sets timelines for prohibiting the sale and distribution of certain PFAS-containing products, requires manufacturers to register covered products and certify compliance, and grants regulatory authority to the California Department of Toxic Substances Control to implement and enforce these restrictions.
This bill establishes the California Dream for All Program, a shared appreciation loan program aimed at assisting low- and moderate-income first-time homebuyers in California. The program is designed to expand access to homeownership and wealth accumulation opportunities for California households, with a specific focus on descendants of formerly enslaved persons. The bill creates a revolving loan fund that aims to provide up to $1 billion annually in assistance, including shared appreciation loans, interest rate buydowns, and closing cost assistance. It also establishes the Bureau for Descendants of American Slavery to certify eligible applicants and reserves at least 10% of program funds for certified descendants.
An act to amend Section 10112.27 of the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
This bill appears to amend existing California law related to local transportation funding mechanisms, particularly for Sacramento County. It expands the authority of local transportation agencies to impose taxes, issue bonds, and fund infrastructure projects in portions of counties rather than county-wide. The legislation aims to provide more flexibility in raising and allocating transportation funds at the sub-county level, while maintaining oversight and approval requirements. Key objectives include supporting infill development, transit-oriented projects, and infrastructure that advances state greenhouse gas reduction goals.
An act to add and repeal Chapter 3.3 (commencing with Section 1019.6) of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Labor Code, relating to employment.
This bill establishes the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchase Program in California, aimed at advancing carbon dioxide removal technologies to help achieve the state's climate goals. The program creates a competitive grant process for eligible carbon dioxide removal projects, with a focus on supporting projects that provide economic, community, and environmental benefits. The bill sets forth detailed guidelines and requirements for the program, including project eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, and implementation timelines.
An act to add and repeal Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 13850) of Division 3 of the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.