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California’s 21 Regional Centers play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. As families navigate these essential services, many still encounter challenges understanding decisions about service eligibility and how to respond when services are not approved.
AB 1220, authored by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquín Arambula, seeks to strengthen the developmental services system by:
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- Requiring that denials, notices of action, and appeals be documented in the Individual Program Plan (IPP)
- Ensuring that this information is tracked and publicly reported by the Department of Developmental Services
- Promoting greater transparency and consistency so families are better equipped to make informed decisions and advocate with confidence
CURRENT STATUS (JULY 2025)
AB 1220 passed the Assembly Human Services Committee, full Assembly, and Senate Human Services Committee. The bill is now in the Senate Appropriations Committee’s “Suspense File” for fiscal review.
A decision will be made after the Legislature returns from Summer Recess on August 18 on whether the bill will move forward.
NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT
We still have a critical opportunity to help move AB 1220 forward, and your voice matters.
Sign the Open Letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee and its Chair to show widespread community support:
Watch the AB 1220 Hearing: https://www.assembly.ca.gov/media/assembly-human-services-committee-20250429
WHY THIS BILL MATTERS
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- “AB 1220 gives our communities the power of visibility, and that’s how real change begins,” said Joe Perales, Director, El Arc de California
- “Transparency is essential to equity. Our communities deserve to know when services are denied and why,” said Assemblymember Dr. Joaquín Arambula
Let’s keep working together to ensure families have the information and tools they need to thrive. Join us in supporting AB 1220. TAKE ACTION NOW!