SB 971: Healthy Aging Community Partnership Program.

Official summary

Legislative Counsel’s Digest (official, as of the latest version). Written by nonpartisan legislative staff; reproduced verbatim.

Existing law establishes various programs and services for older adults, as defined, including, among other things, the Adult Education Program under the administration of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and the Superintendent of Public Instruction, and health promotion and preventative health services for older adults under the administration of the State Department of Public Health.

This bill would authorize a local health department, area agency on aging, community college, public or private college, public or private university, or other appropriate county department, as determined by a county, to establish a Healthy Aging Community Partnership Program for older individuals designed to promote healthy aging, social engagement, and independent living in collaboration with relevant local entities, including school districts, libraries, faith institutions, and community organizations. The bill would authorize program activities to include, among other things, technology assistance, physical activity, and other community-based enrichment activities that support healthy aging and social connection. The bill would make implementation of these provisions subject to the availability of local resources and partnerships. The bill would specify that these provisions do not duplicate or supplant specified current adult education courses, classes, and services provided by the California Community Colleges, including through the Adult Education Program, as provided.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 9

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. September 27, 2026Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 664, Statutes of 2026.
2. September 27, 2026Approved by the Governor.
3. September 2, 2026Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
4. August 27, 2026Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
5. August 25, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
6. August 18, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. August 17, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 73. Noes 0. Page 6204.) Ordered to the Senate.
8. August 5, 2026Ordered to third reading.
9. August 5, 2026Read third time and amended.
10. August 3, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
11. July 2, 2026Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
12. July 1, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (June 30).