Health Omnibus Bill SB1447

California Governor signed SB1447, a health omnibus bill, amending multiple sections of the Health and Safety Code and adding provisions to the Welfare and Institutions Code. The bill modifies 12 existing code sections and adds 3 new sections affecting healthcare facilities, food safety, and related health services.

Wearable Recording Devices Privacy Crimes Amendment

California SB1130 passed the Senate on March 26, 2026, amending multiple sections of the California Penal Code to address invasion of privacy crimes involving wearable recording devices. The bill adds new sections 632.8 and 632.9 while amending sections 631, 632, 632.5, 632.6, 632.7, 633, 633.1, 633.5, and 634, establishing criminal provisions specifically targeting privacy violations through wearable technology.

Surveillance Pricing Consumer Protection

California Assembly Bill AB2564 regarding surveillance pricing consumer protection was passed by the legislature. The bill adds Part 5.6 (commencing with Section 7200) to Division 4 of the California Civil Code, establishing new consumer protections related to surveillance pricing practices. The legislation targets algorithmic and automated pricing systems that may collect consumer data and affect pricing.

California Farmworkers Day Holiday Established

The California State Legislature enacted AB2156 on March 26, 2026, establishing Farmworkers Day as a new state holiday by amending Government Code Sections 6700 and 6717. Passed unanimously (37-0) as an urgency statute, the bill takes effect immediately upon chaptering by the Secretary of State. This recognition honors the contributions of agricultural workers in California.

Judges Retirement System II Amendments

California Governor signed AB1844 into law, amending the Judges' Retirement System II (Government Code Sections 75522.5, 75570, 75570.5, 75571.5, 75590, 75591) and adding Section 75574. The bill passed unanimously in the Assembly (73-0) on March 26, 2026, after committee review. This legislation modifies retirement benefits and administrative provisions for California state judges.

Burial Eligibility Verification Information Collection

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration has published a notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act announcing a proposed revision to OMB Control No. 2900-0232 for verification of eligibility for burial in a national cemetery. The notice invites 60 days of public comment through June 1, 2026, on the proposed information collection affecting 150,000 respondents with an estimated annual burden of 37,500 hours.

Presidential Memorial Certificate Information Collection

The Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration published a Federal Register notice seeking public comment on the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) information collection (OMB Control No. 2900-0567). The collection uses VA Form 40-0247 to verify veteran eligibility and deliver engraved certificates honoring deceased veterans buried in national cemeteries. Comments are due by June 1, 2026.

Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee Meeting Notice

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces an Executive Committee meeting of the VA Voluntary Service National Advisory Committee on April 29-30, 2026, at Soldiers' Angels Headquarters in San Antonio, TX. The meeting, open to the public with a comment period on April 30 (11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m. CT), will address NAC goals, organizational briefings, subcommittee reports, and volunteer program matters including suicide prevention and food security efforts.

Wild Animal Sanctuary Permit Application for Foreign Endangered Species

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published a notice of receipt for a permit application to conduct activities with foreign species listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The public comment period closes May 1, 2026. This consultation invites comments on whether the permit should be issued for activities otherwise prohibited under the ESA.

Wild Animal Sanctuary Permit Application - Keenesburg CO

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service received a permit application from a wild animal sanctuary located in Keenesburg, Colorado. The application is being filed for public record purposes under the agency's inert media (IA) tracking system. No new regulatory requirements, fees, or compliance obligations are imposed by this filing.