Regulatory Updates and Policy Documents Portal
Summary
The California Department of Aging provides public access to its regulatory actions including proposed and approved regulations under the Older Americans Act and California Welfare and Institutions Code. Current proposals include three regular rulemaking items covering quarterly reviews, definition of local government units, and revocation of Area Agency on Aging designations. The page outlines the public comment process and hearing procedures in compliance with California Government Code section 11346.5.
What changed
This page serves as a regulatory information portal for the California Department of Aging, listing current and approved regulatory proposals without adopting new rules. Three regular rulemaking proposals are listed: CDA-2025-OPR-001 (Quarterly Reviews), CDA-2026-DHCL-001 (Definition of Unit of General Purpose Local Government), and CDA-2026-DHCL-002 (Revocation of AAA Designation). The approved regulations sections for both regular and emergency rulemakings are currently empty.
Affected parties including Area Agencies on Aging, service providers, and stakeholders should monitor this portal for updates on pending proposals. The page describes standard public engagement procedures including comment submission requirements, hearing notifications, and the Final Statement of Reasons process. No specific compliance deadlines or obligations are established by this page itself.
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Regulatory Authority
- California Welfare and Institutions Code
- California Code of Regulations
- Older Americans Act, Reauthorization 2020
Contact Us
For inquiries regarding regulatory guidance or compliance matters, please contact the Regulations and Policy Development Unit at regulations@aging.ca.gov.
CDA Regulations Unit
About the Rulemaking Process
The California Department of Aging provides public access to proposed regulatory actions in compliance with Government Code section 11346.5. Information includes public notices, summaries of proposed changes, and instructions for submitting comments. The goal is to promote transparency and encourage public participation in the rulemaking process.
Proposed Regulations
Listed below are CDA’s current emergency, non-emergency and non-substantive regulatory proposals. Click on the link to view the entire proposal.
Current Regulatory Proposals
- Regular Rulemaking Proposals
- Emergency Proposals
Approved Regulations
- Regular Rulemakings
- Emergency
Public Engagement
Public Comment
CDA welcomes public input on proposed regulations. To ensure your comments are as effective as possible, please follow the guidance below:
When to Submit
Comments must be submitted during the official public comment period, as noted in the Notice of Proposed or Emergency Rulemaking.
What to Include
To help CDA review and respond to your input, please provide:
- Your full name
- Organization (if applicable)
- Mailing address or email address
- Regulation Tracking Number and Subject Title of the Proposed Regulation (can be found on Regulation Package)
- Specific comments or suggested revisions
- Explanation of your suggestion and how it addresses your concern
Where to Submit
- Email: regulations@aging.ca.gov
- Mail: California Department of Aging Regulations and Policy Development Unit 2880 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95833
Public Hearings
If a public hearing is scheduled, the time and place will be listed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or Notice of Emergency Rulemaking in the California Regulatory Notice Register. You can attend the hearing to give oral comments or submit written comments.
Please note: Your comments will be made public. Please avoid including any private or personal information.
How CDA Reviews Public Comments
CDA reviews all comments received during the public comment period and any public hearing. The Department summarizes and responds to these comments in the Final Statement of Reasons. Once completed, the Final Statement of Reasons and the final regulation text will be posted on this website. Please note that individual responses to comments are not provided.
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