Assemblymember Juan Alanis has a number of bills advancing through the legislative process, including:
— Assembly Bill 2085 (AB 2085) has successfully cleared the California Legislature and is now headed to the Governor’s Desk. The measure marks a significant step forward for consumer protection, transparency, and fairness in everyday transactions across the state.
“Californians deserve confidence that the systems they rely on every day operate fairly and transparently,” said Alanis. “When the public has access to clear information, they are better protected and better equipped to make informed decisions.”
AB 2085 requires that commercial weighing and measuring devices be positioned so both parties in a transaction can clearly see the results. The bill also strengthens transparency requirements for point-of-sale pricing systems.
Current law leaves gaps in certain transaction types — particularly in industries like recycling, where consumers are often the sellers rather than the buyers. AB 2085 closes that gap by ensuring visibility of measurements regardless of who is buying or selling.
The bill passed with unanimous support through the legislative process and now awaits the Governor’s signature.
This is Assemblymember Alanis’s first bill sent to the Governor this year.
— AB 1572 passed the Senate Committee on Education with a unanimous 7-0 vote.
AB 1572 establishes statewide standards for high school sports officials by codifying the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) background check requirements and creating consistent safety and training expectations across California. The measure ensures that officials who interact with student-athletes meet the same rigorous standards already required of coaches, trainers, and other adults working in school-related activities.
“Protecting kids has been a priority throughout my time in the Legislature,” said Alanis. “Today’s vote is another important step in closing dangerous loopholes and ensuring all adults who work with California student-athletes undergo proper background checks and standardized training.”
The bill phases in additional protections, including a requirement that, beginning July 1, 2028, sports officials obtain and maintain an Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) in order to remain eligible to officiate high school athletic contests—the same standard already in place for high school coaches. The remainder of the bill, including training and eligibility requirements, takes effect January 1, 2027. To improve transparency, AB 1572 also requires the CTC to maintain a publicly accessible list of individuals whose certificates have been suspended or revoked.
All 10 CIF Sections, State CIF, the California Teachers Association and California Association of Private Schools all support the bill.
AB 1572 will now move to the Senate Committee for Public Safety for consideration.
— AB 1617, a bill that would streamline reporting requirements for household hazardous waste collection facilities (HHWCFs), has passed its first committee in the Senate. The bill passed unanimously with no opposition.
“AB 1617 is a common-sense measure that will make reporting requirements simpler for local agencies,” said Alanis. “If enacted, this measure would remove an unnecessary administrative burden on local governments, allowing them to focus on best serving their communities.”
Currently, these facilities submit similar data to both the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), but each agency operates on different reporting timelines. This creates redundant administrative work for local governments who oversee almost 200 HHWCFs across the state.
AB 1617 passed the Senate Environmental Quality Committee with a unanimous, bipartisan vote and will now head to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
— AB 2004 passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a unanimous 6-0 bipartisan vote. The bill now advances to the Senate Floor for a final vote.
“Correctional deputy sheriffs perform difficult and often dangerous work inside our county jails,” said Alanis. “This bill promotes consistency while preserving local control and ensuring these officers receive the same consideration as their counterparts elsewhere in the state.”
AB 2004 would authorize Fresno and San Joaquin Counties to designate correctional deputy sheriffs as peace officers, consistent with authority already provided to 39 other California counties.
Correctional deputy sheriffs are responsible for supervising incarcerated individuals, responding to emergencies, maintaining facility security, and operating in some of the most challenging environments in the public safety system. Despite performing duties comparable to officers in many other counties, correctional deputy sheriffs in Fresno and San Joaquin Counties currently do not have access to the same statutory designation.
The measure was inspired in part by the sacrifice of Fresno County Correctional Officer Toamalama Scanlan, who was critically wounded while responding to an armed attacker inside the Fresno County Jail in 2016 and later succumbed to his injuries.
“Officer Scanlan’s story reminds us of the risks correctional officers face every day,” Alanis said. “Their commitment to public safety deserves recognition, and this bill helps ensure California law more accurately reflects the realities of their profession.”
If the bill passes a full Senate vote it will head to the Governor for his signature or veto.
— AB 767 passed the Senate Public Safety Committee on a unanimous 6-0 vote.
"As a former deputy sheriff, I spent nearly three decades working to protect children and vulnerable members of our communities," said Alanis. "Parents should have confidence that every reasonable step is being taken to keep sexually violent predators away from places where children learn, play, and receive care."
AB 767 strengthens existing safeguards governing the placement of sexually violent predators released into the community. The bill prohibits the placement of certain sexually violent predators within one-quarter mile of home schools and day care centers.
“Public safety is about identifying risks and taking practical steps to reduce them,” Alanis added. “This bill provides additional safeguards for children while ensuring that placement decisions are made with community safety in mind.”
Current law prohibits placement near certain schools under limited circumstances. AB 767 expands and clarifies those protections by ensuring day care centers are included and by providing clearer definitions to guide implementation.
AB 767 now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee.
