Neighborhood Priorities

Now that the 2026 legislative session has come to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the work we’ve done together, and on the issues I hear about every day from neighbors across the City. When I go to Sacramento, I bring those conversations with me. Whether it’s concerns about public safety, the rising cost of living, access to healthcare or the well-being of our families and seniors, my goal is to turn those concerns into meaningful action.

This year, I introduced 23 bills to address many of the issues that matter most to our neighborhoods. I’m proud that many of these measures advanced well into the legislative process, reflecting months of work with colleagues, advocates, local leaders and community members like you.

Public safety remained one of my top priorities. AB 1753 would strengthen procedures for protective orders involving firearms and ammunition, while AB 1877 would strengthen domestic violence protective orders. AB 1974 would establish a statewide firearm storage program to make it easier for gun owners to safely store firearms. I also continued my work to address dangerous sideshows through AB 1588, the Sideshow Accountability and Community Safety Act. Protecting Californians from fraud and scams was another major focus of mine. AB 871 would strengthen requirements for financial institutions and their employees when they suspect financial abuse of an elderly or dependent adult, helping protect some of our most vulnerable neighbors from exploitation. I also worked to address affordability and access to housing. AB 2146 would help remove barriers that can prevent prospective tenants from accessing supportive housing. At a time when too many Californians are struggling to afford the basics, we need to make sure more people can find a safe and stable place to call home. AB 2540 would expand access to medication abortion services at California community colleges, ensuring community college students have access to the same reproductive healthcare options already available to students at UCs and CSUs.

The legislative process is a long one, and getting a bill introduced is only the beginning. Each measure must make its way through policy committees, fiscal committees and floor votes in both houses. Each step often requires difficult negotiations and compromise along the way. I’m grateful to everyone who helped advance these proposals and to all the neighbors who shared their experiences and ideas with my office.

By the time you read this, the legislature will have finished its work for the year. I’m hopeful many of my bills that advanced deep into the legislative process will ultimately make it to the governor’s desk and be signed into law later this fall. Regardless of where an individual bill ends up, I remain focused on the same goal: making sure the priorities I hear about across our neighborhoods are represented in Sacramento. Thank you for continuing to share your concerns, ideas and experiences with me. They help shape the work I do every day, and I look forward to continuing that work in the year ahead.

As always, if my office can assist you with any state services, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Assemblymember.Stefani@assembly.ca.gov or call 415-557-2312.

Assemblymember Catherine Stefani represents California’s 19th Assembly District, which includes the west side of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County.