March Updates: Community, Legislation and Resources

Dear Neighbor, 

In this month’s newsletter, you will find information about an upcoming district event, legislative updates, district news, and avaiable state resources.

- upcoming district event -

Join me this Saturday, March 21 for a free community event in partnership with the City of Rosemead and Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Southern California (AJSOCAL) at the Rosemead Community and Recreation Center. Attendees can receive free legal consultations from AJSOCAL Advocates on family law and domestic violence, housing and lease issues, and citizenship and green card renewal applications – plus health care navigation assistance from health program specialists.

Saturday, March 21, 2026

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Rosemead Community Recreation Center

3936 Muscatel Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770

• 1–2 PM: Housing Rights Workshop
• 2–4 PM: 1-on-1 Legal Consultations (By Appointment Only)
• 1–4 PM: Community Resource Fair, Food Boxes & Giveaways (while supplies last)

RSVP required for legal consultations: 888-349-9695 (English Helpline) For more information, please feel free to contact my office at (626) 304-1086 or email us senator.perez@senate.ca.gov, or contact the City of Rosemead at (626) 569-2102.

- legislation updates -

I have introduced the Insurance Coverage for Fire-Safe Homes Act, SB 1076, to ensure homeowners who make their homes fire-safe can obtain and keep home insurance. I’ve spoken with Eaton Fire survivors whose newly built homes will meet the highest levels of protection against wildfires, but they still fear they won’t be able to purchase insurance. Being denied coverage after meeting safety standards sends the wrong message and is like being penalized for doing the right thing. SB 1076 would require insurance companies to offer insurance to homeowners who meet home hardening and defensible space requirements set by the State Insurance Commissioner.  

My SB 978, the Data Center Community Accountability Act, has passed its first committee vote. This legislation will protect Californians and utility ratepayers as large data centers rapidly expand across the state by regulating their operations and preventing them from shifting electricity costs onto ratepayers. It would also direct state regulators to assess the impacts of data centers on California’s ability to meet its climate goals. California is home to roughly one third of the nation’s data centers and demand is projected to surge in the coming years, and in communities like Monterey Park, there have already been strong community concerns shared with my office that helped shape this legislation. 

Also making its way through the legislative process is SB 995, the Masuma Khan Justice Act, which establishes a statewide inspection and compliance framework for large involuntary residential facilities in California, including privately operated detention facilities, using existing state inspection authority and enforcement tools. People held in these privately operated facilities are suffering and, in some cases, are being treated inhumanely. An unprecedented number of people died in detention in 2025, and that number could be surpassed in 2026. This bill strengthens state oversight by allowing fines and license revocations when health and safety standards are not met.

- district news -

I had so much fun celebrating Read Across America Day with the TK students at La Rosa Elementary School in Temple City! Together, we read “Mel Fell,” a story about a little bird that falls before learning how to fly upward. Read Across America is a time to celebrate the joy and benefits of reading. I was grateful for the opportunity to share these important lessons with such wonderful students. I also introduced Senate Resolution 81 in partnership with the California Teachers Association to recognize Read Across America Day.

I am proud to share that my 2026 Woman of the Year for Senate District 25 is Joy Chen, Executive Director of the Eaton Fire Survivors Network. Joy is a force of nature who has worked with endless energy to advocate for the survivors of the Eaton Fire. Whether holding the insurance industry or utility companies accountable for meeting their obligations during the recovery, Joy has led with strength, resolve and compassion. She continues to fight every day for an equitable recovery for all fire survivors and has been an invaluable partner in advancing critical legislation to support Altadena’s healing. Our community is immeasurably better because of Joy and the Eaton Fire Survivors Network.

- Resources -

Protect Your Personal Information! A new system now allows Californians to request the deletion of their personal information from all data brokers with a single submission. The California Consumer Privacy Act and the Delete Act can help you remove your personal online data. To learn more about this new program, visit this state government website. https://privacy.ca.gov/drop/how-drop-works/

Tax season is here. The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) offers support for low-income, working Californians. You may qualify for up to $3,756 cash back or a reduction of the tax you owe. Learn more about this important tax credit at this state government website here.

March is National Red Cross Month. The Red Cross in California is offering all blood donors in California free A1C screening to test for diabetes and prediabetes this March. The Red Cross says no fasting is needed and it’s always important to eat a nutritious meal before giving blood. Donors can make an appointment and learn more at RedCrossBlood.org. 

- Constituent Services -

I am grateful for the support and engagement of my constituents! If you need assistance with state government services, please contact my office or visit my Senate website at: sd25.senate.ca.gov/

Please reach out if I can be of assistance.