Press Releases

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — The California State Assembly has passed AB 260, authored by Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), with bipartisan support. The bill reaffirms California’s commitment to protecting reproductive healthcare, particularly access to medication abortion, amid growing national attacks on reproductive rights and as other states roll back reproductive healthcare access.

“AB 260 is about ensuring Californians have the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies without fear or interference from political agendas,” said Majority Leader Aguiar-Curry. “It safeguards providers, strengthens access through telehealth, and ensures mifepristone—a safe, FDA-approved medication for over 20 years—remains legal and available throughout California, especially for those in rural and underserved areas.”

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) presented Assembly Joint Resolution 6 (AJR 6) on the assembly floor today, calling on congress and the president to preserve federal funding for school meal programs. The resolution passed with unanimous bipartisan support.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) will co-chair the newly formed Select Committee on Increasing Child Care Affordability, with Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen (D-Elk Grove). Convened by Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas), this select committee will focus on expanding access to affordable care for children ages 0-3—California’s most underserved age group—as part of the California State Assembly’s broader effort to address the high cost of living.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — In a major step toward safeguarding the heritage of California Native American Tribes, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) announced today that Assembly Bill 52 will move forward as a two-year bill. AB 52 is designed to strengthen and clarify tribal consultation processes under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry proudly celebrates Gloria Partida as Assembly District Four’s 2025 Woman of the Year, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the community.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), recently introduced Assembly Bill (AB) 250 and AB 464, two critical bills aimed at strengthening protections for survivors of sexual assault and expanding their access to justice.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) — Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) introduced Assembly Bill 325 today, a coalition-backed bill designed to hold providers and users of price-fixing algorithms accountable for undermining competition, raising prices, and restricting the supply of essential goods across California’s economy.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Yesterday, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) introduced Assembly Bill 280, to improve the accuracy of health plan provider directories and make it easier for Californians to access the care they need.

SACRAMENTO, CA — On December 3, 2024, Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia AguiarCurry (D-Winters) reintroduced landmark legislation to expand pregnancy leave benefits for public school educators.

SACRAMENTO, CA — On Monday, December 2, 2024, the California State Legislature welcomed its newest legislators in a historic swearing-in ceremony at the State Capitol. This year marks a groundbreaking milestone, a record number of women will serve in the California State Legislature, underscoring the state’s leadership in championing gender equity in representation.