AB 1925CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California mandates feasibility study for state permanent disability certification program

Original title: State permanent disability certification program: feasibility study.

August 13, 2026

Disability Services State Government Public Policy Feasibility Study Statepermanentdisabilitycertificationprogram feasibilitystudy

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The Frame

What this does

This study could eventually simplify how residents with permanent disabilities prove their eligibility for various state and local support programs, potentially reducing the need for repetitive documentation.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals with permanent disabilities

The proposed certification program aims to confirm their disability status for the purpose of obtaining services.

California Health and Human Services Agency

The agency is tasked with conducting the study, consulting with stakeholders, and submitting a report to the Legislature.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

California will require the Health and Human Services Agency to study the creation of a statewide permanent disability certification program to streamline access to services. If funded, the agency must submit a report on the program's feasibility to the Legislature by July 1, 2028.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a permanent disability certification program?

As defined by the bill, it would be a certification issued by a state department confirming an individual has a permanent disability for the purpose of obtaining services.

Does this bill immediately create a new disability card or certification?

No. This bill only mandates a study to determine if such a program is feasible and how it would work.

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policy shift80% confidence

Administrative Consolidation

The bill signals a potential shift toward centralizing disability verification across disparate state and local programs.

California Health and Human Services Agency

Connected Entities

organizationCalifornia Health and Human Services Agency“The agency responsible for conducting the feasibility study.”Map →

otherState Supplementary Program for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled“Existing program for disability services.”Map →

otherMedi-Cal“Existing state health program.”Map →

otherIn-Home Supportive Services Program“Existing program for disability services.”Map →

otherLanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act“Existing law governing regional center services.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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