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AB 1130

Political Reform Act of 1974: campaign disclosures.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Berman and 2 co-sponsors

AB 1130 establishes a California dental outreach and support program to expand access to dental services and preventive care in underserved communities.

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Bill Summary · AB 1130

Legislative bill overview

AB 1130 establishes a dental outreach and support program in California designed to expand access to dental services and education. The bill directs state resources toward community-based dental initiatives, likely targeting underserved populations and promoting preventive dental care awareness.

Why is this important

Dental access remains a significant public health issue in California, with many low-income and rural communities lacking adequate dental care. Expanding outreach programs can reduce emergency dental visits, improve oral health outcomes, and lower long-term healthcare costs by emphasizing prevention.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Questions about whether the program requires new state appropriations or redirects existing dental health budgets, potentially creating competing priorities
  • Program scope and effectiveness: Unclear definitions of what "outreach and support" entails and whether the program has measurable benchmarks for success
  • Implementation burden: Concerns about whether existing dental organizations have capacity to execute expanded programs or whether administrative overhead will consume significant resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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