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Animals Seized in Cruelty Cases Can be Stuck in Shelters for Months. New Bill Aims to Change That
Jul
8
2026
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Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Largest 7 Cities
Apr
14
2026
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Newsom and Trump have Vowed to Crack Down on Corporate Home Buying. A New Bill Aims to Curb It
Feb
24
2026
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California is Prematurely Releasing Dangerous People From Its Mental Hospitals. This Bill Could Help
Feb
13
2026
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Bay Area Assemblyman Introduces Bill to Tax 50% of Private ICE Detention Centers in California
Jan
27
2026
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California to close overdose protection loophole that deters students from seeking emergency help
Sep
11
2025
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A proposed California bill aims to protect coverage for HIV prevention despite federal threats
Aug
7
2025
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YIMBYs and preservationists actually agree on a California bill to create more housing
May
6
2024
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California Democrats embracing drug-free housing as a solution to homeless crisis
Apr
25
2024
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Lawmaker wants longer state hospital stays for violent offenders following Chinatown stabbing
Mar
4
2024
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State Assembly holds hearing on impacts of the fentanyl crisis in tribal communities at Viejas Reser
Jan
9
2024
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New Bill Could Ease Teenagers' Access to Opioid Treatment Amid Ongoing Fentanyl Epidemic
Jan
4
2024
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Renters in California will no longer be asked for a security deposit larger than one month's rent, u
Jan
4
2024
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Good for the Kids': A California Bill Would Place Incarcerated Parents in Prisons Close to Home
Jan
4
2024
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'It's insane': Only-in-S.F. tactic to kill or slow housing might be on the chopping block
Jan
4
2024
NEWS ARTICLE
Assemblymember Haney and Community Partners Host JOY TO THE CITY a Holiday Celebration for Bay Area
Dec
18
2023
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Legislation Allowing Mobile Pharmacies to Disperse Opioid Addiction Medication signed
Oct
16
2023
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California Assembly’s Fentanyl Committee Chair Encourages Governor to Sign over 200 bills
Sep
28
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
New California Renters’ Caucus Gets all Five of its Priority Bills to Governor’s Desk
Sep
26
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
Bill Allowing Mobile Pharmacies to Distribute Opioid Addiction Medication Sent to Governor’s Desk
Sep
15
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
Bill Presented Allowing Youth Over 16 to be Treated for Opioid Addiction Without Parental Consent
Sep
15
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
Bill to Protect Low Income Homeowners from Skyrocketing HOA Fees Heads to the Governor’s Desk
Sep
15
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
Haney’s Bill Protecting California Workers During Mass Layoffs Passes Out of Legislature and Heads t
Sep
15
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
Bill to Ban Expensive Security Deposits Passes Legislature and Heads to Newsom’s Desk
Sep
14
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
California Bill to Allow Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Heads to Governor Newsom's Desk
Sep
12
2023
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Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act Passes out of the Legislature and Heads to Newsom’s Desk
Sep
6
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
California Assembly Declares August the First Transgender History Month in the Nation
Sep
6
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
Bill to Stop Frivolous Appeals Used to Delay New Housing Projects Heads to the Governor's Desk
Sep
6
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
SF Assembly member Haney and Supervisor Spur the Creation of Night Markets in California
Jul
17
2023
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Assemblymember Haney and Mayor London Breed Announce State Legislation to Address Opioid Epidemic
May
5
2023
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Bill Offers Pathway for Blockchain and Crypto Organizations to Incorporate in California
Apr
24
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
New Bill to Create State Run MMA Fighters Pension Fund Passes Policy Committees
Apr
11
2023
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Haney’s Bill to Stop Skyrocketing Security Deposits Passes Out of Assembly Judiciary Committee
Apr
11
2023
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Bill Lets Survivors of Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Tell Their Stories in Court
Apr
4
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
Bill to Allow Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes in California Introduced by Asm. Haney
Apr
3
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
New Bill Will Require State to House Incarcerated Parents Close to Their Children
Mar
30
2023
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New bill gives Attorney General expanded authority to enforce state housing laws in court
Mar
28
2023
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Bill allows 16 and 17 Year Olds to be Treated for Opioid Addiction Without Prior Parental Consent
Mar
28
2023
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Bay Area lawmaker calls for hospitals to meet behavioral health staffing standards
Mar
21
2023
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New Bill to Require Hospitals to Meet Mental Health & Addiction Staffing Standards
Mar
20
2023
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Chinese Hospital CEO Dr. Jian Zhang Named Woman of the Year by California State Assembly
Mar
17
2023
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New Bill will Require Cities With Empty Downtowns to Fast Track Office-to-Housing Conversions
Feb
27
2023
NEWS ARTICLE
First-in-Nation Law to Require Opioid Blocking Nasal Spray in Gas Stations, Bars and Libraries
Dec
20
2022
NEWS ARTICLE
State Legislature's Only Renters Form Three Person Caucus to Fight for Renters Rights
Oct
20
2022
NEWS ARTICLE
Assemblymember Haney Secures $850,000 for Restoration and Renovation of Chinese Historical Society
Oct
4
2022
NEWS ARTICLE
Assemblymember Haney Announces Creation of Committee to Investigate Fentanyl and Opioid Deaths in CA
Sep
29
2022
NEWS ARTICLE
Assemblymember Haney’s Statement on Governor Newsom’s Veto of Safe Consumption Sites Legislation
Aug
22
2022
NEWS ARTICLE
Senator Wiener and Assemblymember Haney Joint Statement on Growing Monkeypox Outbreak
Jul
8
2022
NEWS ARTICLE
Community Leaders Speak Out Against 177.5% Rise in Anti-Asian Hate Crimes and Ways to Combat
Jul
1
2022
NEWS ARTICLE
Assemblymember Haney’s Language Rights for Workers Bill Unanimously Passes Senate Labor Committee
Jun
22
2022