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Assemblymember Haney Introduces New California Bill to Combat the Opioid Overdose Epidemic

Join Assemblymember Matt Haney and public health advocates for a press conference announcing new overdose prevention legislation in California.

The proposal would add Narcan training requirements for certain CPR-certified employees, strengthening emergency response preparedness and expanding access to life-saving overdose intervention tools statewide.

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More California Employees Would be Trained to Prevent Overdose Deaths Under New California Bill

The proposal would require any employees who are required to maintain CPR-certification for their jobs to also take a mandatory Narcan training video to increase the overdose intervention rates for laypeople.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), announced AB 2150, which will require staff that require CPR-certification for their occupations to also take a mandatory Narcan training course provided by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.

New California Bill to Strengthen Opioid Overdose Prevention Training for Employees

The proposal would require any employees who are required to maintain CPR-certification for their jobs to also take a mandatory Narcan training video to increase the overdose intervention rates for laypeople.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), announced AB 2150, which will require staff that require CPR-certification for their occupations to also take a mandatory Narcan training course provided by the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.

New California Bill Honors Chinese American Icon by Creating Annual Bruce Lee Day

The proposal would designate May 17 as an annual day of recognition, honoring the San Francisco-born icon’s legacy and his lasting impact on California’s Chinese American community and culture.

SAN FRANCISCO — Today Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) was joined by Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee’s daughter and CEO of the Bruce Lee Foundation) and various Asian cultural leaders and organizations to celebrate Bruce Lee Day in San Francisco.

San Francisco Legislator Convenes Local Artists and Independent Venues to Fight Against Ticket Resale Abuse

Assemblymember Haney’s AB 1720, the California Fans First Act, restores fairness to the concert and live event ticket market and supports live music venues and touring artists by capping out-of-control ticket resale prices to 10% above face value.

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D- San Francisco) was joined by Bay Area artists, musicians, and independent venue owners outside the Castro Theatre to show support for AB 1720, the California Fans First Act.

San Francisco Legislator Introduces Bill to Protect Clean and Sober Housing for Californians in Recovery

Assemblymember Haney’s AB 1556 will empower housing providers to keep voluntary shelters drug-free for residents exiting homelessness and in recovery.

SAN FRANCISCO — Surrounded by local leaders, service providers, and recovery advocates, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D–San Francisco) announced legislation today that would strengthen and protect drug-free recovery housing across California while ensuring people who relapse stay connected to housing and services.

California Bill Will End Tax Breaks for Wall Street Landlords

AB 1611 would end a tax break used by large landlords who buy and rent out single-family homes, curbing the growing threat of corporations competing with first-time family homebuyers.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, California Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) announced legislation to end a tax break that helps Wall Street landlords buying up homes that should be within reach for working families and first-time buyers.