Regulations in Process 

This list of proposed regulation packages are being processed by the Office of Regulations Development (ORD).  Each proposed regulation package contains a link to pertinent information as they become part of the rulemaking file, i.e., express terms of the proposed regulation text, the initial statement of reasons, the notice of proposed rulemaking, the finding of emergency (if applicable), etc., and the current filing status.

Information regarding the 45-day public comment periods can also be found within this page as it pertains to each regulations package.  The 45-day public comment period for each emergency and standard regulation package will close on the mentioned scheduled dates.

Emergency Regulations


Standard Regulations 



*Written testimony during the public comment period may be sent to ORD via e-mail at ord@dss.ca.gov or via fax at (916) 654-3286.  

For any questions regarding these regulations or the public comment period, please contact ORD at (916) 657-2586 or ord@dss.ca.gov

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A business or person submitting a comment regarding a proposed regulation has the right to request a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons following the public comment period.  A listing of all proposed regulations are available on this webpage.  To request a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons or for any other information regarding the proposed regulations, please contact ORD at (916) 657-2586 or ord@dss.ca.gov

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