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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 9§ 11131 State Agency Meeting Access

§ 11131 State Agency Meeting Access

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§ 11131 State Agency Meeting Access

Key Takeaways

  • •State agencies can't hold meetings in places that turn people away because of their race, disability, or other protected traits.
  • •The meeting place must be open to everyone, even if they don’t pay or buy something.
  • •This rule applies to all parts of the state government, like offices, boards, and commissions.

Example

A state agency wants to hold a public meeting at a fancy club that only lets in members and charges a fee.

This is not allowed because the club turns people away who don’t pay, and it might also keep out people based on their background.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11131 State Agency Meeting Access

No state agency shall conduct any meeting, conference, or other function in any facility that prohibits the admittance of any person, or persons, on the basis of ancestry or any characteristic listed or defined in Section 11135, or that is inaccessible to disabled persons, or where members of the public may not be present without making a payment or purchase. As used in this section, “state agency” means and includes every state body, office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, council, commission, or other state agency. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 568, Sec. 32. Effective January 1, 2008.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

state agencyancestrySection 11135disabled persons

Related Statutes

  • § 11136 State Agency Discrimination Complaints
  • § 11000 State Agency Definitions
  • § 11001 State Agency Fair Exhibits
  • § 11005.6 State Agency Lease Requirements
  • § 11007.6 State Employee Flight Insurance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 11131.
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