Regulatory Authority

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For inquiries regarding regulatory guidance or compliance matters, please contact the Regulations and Policy Development Unit at regulations@aging.ca.gov.

    CDA Regulations Unit

    About the Rulemaking Process

    The California Department of Aging provides public access to proposed regulatory actions in compliance with Government Code section 11346.5. Information includes public notices, summaries of proposed changes, and instructions for submitting comments. The goal is to promote transparency and encourage public participation in the rulemaking process.

    Proposed Regulations

    Listed below are CDA’s current emergency, non-emergency and non-substantive regulatory proposals. Click on the link to view the entire proposal.

    Current Regulatory Proposals

    • Regular Rulemaking Proposals
    • Emergency Proposals

    Approved Regulations

    • Regular Rulemakings
    • Emergency

    Public Engagement

    Public Comment

    CDA welcomes public input on proposed regulations. To ensure your comments are as effective as possible, please follow the guidance below:

    When to Submit

    Comments must be submitted during the official public comment period, as noted in the Notice of Proposed or Emergency Rulemaking.

    What to Include

    To help CDA review and respond to your input, please provide:

    • Your full name
    • Organization (if applicable)
    • Mailing address or email address
    • Regulation Tracking Number and Subject Title of the Proposed Regulation (can be found on Regulation Package)
    • Specific comments or suggested revisions
    • Explanation of your suggestion and how it addresses your concern

    Where to Submit

    • Email: regulations@aging.ca.gov
    • Mail:
      California Department of Aging
      Regulations and Policy Development Unit
      2880 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 200
      Sacramento, CA 95833

    Public Hearings

    If a public hearing is scheduled, the time and place will be listed in the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking or Notice of Emergency Rulemaking in the California Regulatory Notice Register. You can attend the hearing to give oral comments or submit written comments.

    Please note: Your comments will be made public. Please avoid including any private or personal information.

    How CDA Reviews Public Comments

    CDA reviews all comments received during the public comment period and any public hearing. The Department summarizes and responds to these comments in the Final Statement of Reasons. Once completed, the Final Statement of Reasons and the final regulation text will be posted on this website. Please note that individual responses to comments are not provided.