Press Releases

September 2, 2023

Senator Rubio’s PROTECT Act Passes California Assembly, Prohibiting ICE Agents from Deceiving Immigrant Communities

SACRAMENTO, CA – With a unanimous, bipartisan vote, the California State Assembly passed SB 852 – the PROTECT Act by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park).

September 2, 2023

California Assembly Unanimously Passes Child Abuse Protection Bill by Senator Susan Rubio with 74-0 Vote

SACRAMENTO, CA – In a unanimous 74-0 vote, the California Assembly has passed SenateBill 603, also known as the Child Abuse Privacy Protection Act (CAPPA). Authored by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), the bill aims to fortify legal safeguards for children and families.

August 18, 2023

Senator Rubio Hosts Blood Drive to Encourage Donations During Critical Time

 

WEST COVINA, CA – Today, Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) hosted a blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross to encourage blood donations during a critical time. The drive collected over 30 pints to meet the needs of patients in local medical facilities.

August 17, 2023

Senator Rubio Affordable Housing Solutions Bill Passes Unanimously in Legislature, Heads to Governor Newsom

SACRAMENTO, CA – In a unanimous, bipartisan vote, the California State Assembly passed SB 20 by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), a bill that will help local governments address California’s affordable housing shortage and homelessness crisis by establishing a framework for creating regional housing trusts.

July 21, 2023

Governor Newsom Signs into Law Human Trafficking Bill by Senator Rubio

SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Newsom today signed into law a bill by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) that grants survivors of human trafficking the right to an advocate and support person of their choosing to be present with them during interviews with law enforcement, prosecutors, or defense attorneys.

July 19, 2023

A Groundbreaking Achievement: Senator Susan Rubio Secures Over $12 Million for Transformative Community Advancements in San Gabriel Valley

SACRAMENTO, CA – Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) proudly declared today that she has successfully procured a remarkable $12.5 million from the state budget, a substantial investment that will be funneled directly into the upliftment of Senate District 22.

July 13, 2023

An Urgent Plea for Justice: Senators Susan Rubio and Shannon Grove Demand Reevaluation of SB 14 in California’s Battle Against Human Trafficking

SACRAMENTO, CA - It deeply disappoints me that the Assembly Public Safety Committee members were not able to see past party labels to recognize the faces of the children suffering at the hands of sex traffickers.

April 25, 2023

Piqui's Law by Senator Rubio Passes Key Senate Committee, Mandates Courts Put Child Safety First in Custody Disputes

SACRAMENTO, CA - The State Senate Judiciary today passed Senate Bill 331, Piqui's Law, by Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin Park), which will require several needed reforms to family

courts and the judicial svstem to ensure a child's safety in custody proceedings.