The AARP has launched a new Web site, www.SecureChoiceCA.aarp.org , designed to inform the public about the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Act (Senate Bill 1234) recently introduced by Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De León.

AARP strongly supports SB 1234, which, if passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Brown, would create an auto-enrolled, supplemental retirement savings program for more than seven million  private sector workers in California who do not have access to a retirement savings plan through their job. 

SecureChoiceCa.aarp.org will provide up-to-date information and news about SB 1234. The site  features a “take action” button that allows supporters to join a diverse coalition of supporters, such as The Small Business Majority, National Council of La Raza, SEIU, and many other organizations.

Supporters using social media are encouraged to use the hashtag #securechoiceca. AARP shares the goal of Senate President Pro Tem De León and California State Treasurer John Chiang of creating a workplace retirement savings plan that is safe, simple, and portable.

AARP California Director of Advocacy, Blanca Castro, said, “AARP is excited about the launch of SecureChoiceCA.aarp.org, and we offer our strongest support to SB 1234, which will give millions of Californians an opportunity to save for their future. AARP’s goal is to ensure that all Californians have access to a simple way to build their assets over time so they can live their best lives as they age.”