In-home supportive services: Community First Choice Option program: noncompliance penalties.

CA AB2278 aims to amend existing laws regarding in-home supportive services by addressing penalties for noncompliance within the Community First Choice Option program. This legislation seeks to ensure that individuals receiving in-home support services are provided with the necessary care while also holding service providers accountable for their compliance with program requirements.

CA AB2278 is a house bill in the California 2025-2026 Regular Session, sponsored by Anamarie Farias (D), currently “Passed” since September 20, 2026.

We track 5,060 California bills this session, 37 of them sponsored by Anamarie Farias.

The key recorded vote (Senate, August 26, 2026) ended 40–0 and passed.

Supporters of CA AB2278 would highlight the bill as a crucial step towards improving the quality of care for individuals relying on in-home supportive services. They would argue that by enforcing compliance, the legislation protects vulnerable populations and enhances the effectiveness of the Community First Choice Option program.

Critics of CA AB2278 might argue that the penalties for noncompliance could create an overly punitive environment for service providers, potentially leading to reduced availability of in-home support services. They may also express concerns that the focus on compliance could detract from the overall quality of care provided to individuals in need.

Source: LegiScan roll call vote data.