Laws & Regulations

• Lanterman Act and Related Laws
  • A Consumer’s Guide to the Lanterman Act
  • Una Guía del Consumidor Acta Lanterman
• Title 17 Regulations (CCR – Division 2. Health and Welfare Agency -Department of Developmental Services Regulations)
  • Title 17 Search
    If you have a question about how to access or search the Department’s regulations, let us know by emailing: DDS Regulations Help.
• Emergency and Proposed Regulations
• Language Access & Cultural Competency Program
  Welfare and Institutions Code section 4620.4 requires the Department to report annually, as part of the Governor’s Budget and the May Revision, on how LACC funds are being used and identify remaining needs related to language access and culturally competent services.
• Report to the Legislature on the Technology Pilot Program
  Pursuant to California’s Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) Section 4511.6, the Department established the Technology Pilot Program to evaluate the use of assistive technology and remote supports as a supplement or alternative to traditional in-person services. This report summarizes program implementation, participant characteristics, outcomes, and evaluation findings to inform future policy decisions.
• Final Evaluation Report
  Evaluation of California Department of Developmental Services’ Technology Pilot

Department of Developmental Services Background and Overview Presentation to legislative staff:

Other Legislative Information The California Legislative Counsel maintains the official site for California legislative information. This site has the full text of California statutes, the State Constitution, and new legislation including bills, resolutions, and constitutional amendments.