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SB 402

Health care coverage: autism.

Became law · by Valladares · full text and history

Latest floor vote

Senate floor, 2025-09-11: (PASS), 40 ayes, 0 noes, 0 not voting · Unfinished Business SB402 Valladares Concurrence

Aye (40): Aisha Wahab D, Akilah Weber Pierson D, Angelique Ashby D, Anna Caballero D, Benjamin Allen D, Bob Archuleta D, Brian Jones R, Caroline Menjivar D, Catherine Blakespear D, Christopher Cabaldon D, Dave Cortese D, Eloise Gómez Reyes D, Henry Stern D, Jerry McNerney D, Jesse Arreguín D, John Laird D, Josh Becker D, Kelly Seyarto R, Laura Richardson D, Lena Gonzalez D, Lola Smallwood-Cuevas D, Maria Elena Durazo D, Marie Alvarado-Gil R, Megan Dahle R, Melissa Hurtado D, Mike McGuire D, Monique Limón D, Roger Niello R, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh R, Sabrina Cervantes D, Sasha Renée Pérez D, Scott Wiener D, Shannon Grove R, Stephen Padilla D, Steven Choi R, Susan Rubio D, Suzette Martinez Valladares R, Thomas Umberg D, Timothy Grayson D, Tony Strickland R

Who lobbied on it

4 lobbyist employers, lobbying firms and others name SB 402 in their reports since 2025 (not their position). Linked: those who gave to two or more 2026 state candidates.

ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL CENTER AGENCIES · CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION FOR BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS · COUNCIL OF AUTISM SERVICE PROVIDERS (CASP) · UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC.

Every recorded vote

DateWhereResultAyesNoes
2025-04-21Sen Business, Professions and Economic Development
Do pass
(PASS)110
2025-06-03Senate floor
Senate 3rd Reading SB402 Valladares
(PASS)390
2025-07-01Asm Business and Professions
Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Health]
(PASS)170
2025-07-15Asm Health
Do pass.
(PASS)150
2025-09-09Assembly floor
SB 402 Valladares Senate Third Reading By Nguyen
(PASS)770
2025-09-11Senate floor
Unfinished Business SB402 Valladares Concurrence
(PASS)400