Press Releases

Haney Brings Back Bill to Create Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes in California

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Assemblymember Matt Haney has reintroduced his popular bill to create Cannabis Cafes in California. AB 1775 empowers cities to choose to allow Cannabis Cafes where Californians can enjoy food, coffee, and entertainment while consuming cannabis.

Sacramento - San Franci

Assemblymember Haney and Community Partners Host JOY TO THE CITY a Holiday Celebration for Bay Area Families

Monday, December 18, 2023

Joy to the City brought together thousands of families from diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods from all over the City for an unforgettable holiday experience.

San Francisco -

Legislation Allowing Mobile Pharmacies to Disperse Opioid Addiction Medication signed by Governor Newsom

Monday, October 16, 2023

Haney’s AB 663 allows mobile pharmacies that travel to neighborhoods that are hard hit by the fentanyl epidemic and disperse medications that treat opioid addiction

Sacramento, CA

Haney’s Bill to Ban Expensive Security Deposits Signed by Governor

Thursday, October 12, 2023

AB 12 will create a one month's rent cap on security deposits statewide

Sacramento –

California is Creating an MMA Fighter’s Pension Fund

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Assemblymember Haney’s AB 1136 will require Mixed Martial Arts promoters to set aside a portion of their ticket sales for a California state run retirement benefit fund for combat sports

Sacramento, CA

Newsom Vetoes Bill Protecting California Workers During Mass Layoffs

Monday, October 9, 2023

AB 1356 would have expanded and strengthened protections and notice requirements for employees impacted by recent mass layoffs

Newsom Vetoes Bill Protecting California Workers During Mass Layoffs

Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act is signed into California Law

Monday, October 9, 2023

AB 1286 creates first in the nation medication error reporting requirements for chain pharmacies and protects workers and patients in these settings

Sacramento –

California Assembly’s Fentanyl Committee Chair Encourages Governor to Sign over 200 bills Confronting the Fentanyl and Overdose Crisis

Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Legislature has historic year passing the most bills ever to combat fentanyl

Sacramento – This year the C

New California Renters’ Caucus Gets all Five of its Priority Bills to Governor’s Desk

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

State Legislature’s first-ever caucus to fight for renters’ rights sends all priority bills to Governor Newsom’s desk

New California Renters’ Caucus Gets all Five of its Priority Bills to Governor’s Desk

Bill Allowing Mobile Pharmacies to Distribute Opioid Addiction Medication Sent to Governor’s Desk

Friday, September 15, 2023

Assemblymember Matt Haney’s AB 663 will allow mobile pharmacies to carry medications used to treat opioid use disorder, such as buprenorphine

Bill Allowing Mobile Pharmacies to Distribute Opioid Addiction Medication Sent to Governor’s Desk