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    AB-82
    Health & Public Health

    Health care: legally protected health care activity.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Expands privacy protections for gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare providers and patients.
    • Prohibits reporting testosterone and mifepristone prescriptions to state drug monitoring systems.
    • Mandates zero bail for arrests related to legally protected healthcare activities in California.
    • Establishes $15,000 civil penalties for submitting false affidavits in healthcare-related investigations.

    Summary

    Assembly Member Ward's legislation expands California's health care privacy and protection framework to include gender-affirming care alongside existing reproductive health care safeguards. The bill modifies multiple code sections to establish comprehensive confidentiality measures and enforcement mechanisms for providers, staff, and patients involved in these services.

    The legislation enhances the state's Address Confidentiality Program, allowing individuals affiliated with gender-affirming or reproductive health care facilities who face threats or harassment to shield their personal information from public disclosure. Participants must document their facility association and demonstrate safety concerns through official statements or restraining orders. The program provides four-year certifications for most participants, with modified six-month terms for volunteers.

    The bill prohibits posting personal information or images of covered health care providers and patients online with intent to cause harm, establishing civil remedies including injunctive relief and damages. It restricts state and local law enforcement from assisting out-of-state investigations targeting legally protected health care activities conducted lawfully in California. The legislation mandates zero-dollar bail for arrests related to these activities.

    New provisions exclude testosterone and mifepristone prescriptions from California's controlled substance monitoring system (CURES), with records predating 2026 to be removed by January 2027. The Department of Justice may add other medications used in legally protected health care to this exemption list after consulting relevant stakeholders.

    The bill creates enforcement mechanisms including civil penalties up to $15,000 for submitting false affidavits related to out-of-state legal proceedings. It maintains existing protections for interactive computer services unless they intentionally enable harm to covered individuals. Local agencies implementing these changes may seek state reimbursement for mandated costs beyond criminal justice modifications.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 82 Ward Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Chris WardD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Corey JacksonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Maggy KrellD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Catherine StefaniD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Suzette ValladaresR
    Senator
    Committee Member

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    Introduced By

    Chris Ward
    Chris WardD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Scott Wiener
    Scott WienerD
    California State Senator
    Mark Gonzalez
    Mark GonzalezD
    California State Assembly Member
    John Laird
    John LairdD
    California State Senator
    Maggy Krell
    Maggy KrellD
    California State Assembly Member
    Corey Jackson
    Corey JacksonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Lena Gonzalez
    Lena GonzalezD
    California State Senator
    Robert Garcia
    Robert GarciaD
    California State Assembly Member
    Jesse Arreguin
    Jesse ArreguinD
    California State Senator
    Christopher Cabaldon
    Christopher CabaldonD
    California State Senator
    Sabrina Cervantes
    Sabrina CervantesD
    California State Senator
    Chris Rogers
    Chris RogersD
    California State Assembly Member
    Rick Zbur
    Rick ZburD
    California State Assembly Member
    Nick Schultz
    Nick SchultzD
    California State Assembly Member
    Damon Connolly
    Damon ConnollyD
    California State Assembly Member
    Ash Kalra
    Ash KalraD
    California State Assembly Member
    Catherine Stefani
    Catherine StefaniD
    California State Assembly Member
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 8, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    110213PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Expands privacy protections for gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare providers and patients.
    • Prohibits reporting testosterone and mifepristone prescriptions to state drug monitoring systems.
    • Mandates zero bail for arrests related to legally protected healthcare activities in California.
    • Establishes $15,000 civil penalties for submitting false affidavits in healthcare-related investigations.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Chris Ward
    Chris WardD
    California State Assembly Member
    Co-Authors
    Scott Wiener
    Scott WienerD
    California State Senator
    Mark Gonzalez
    Mark GonzalezD
    California State Assembly Member
    John Laird
    John LairdD
    California State Senator
    Maggy Krell
    Maggy KrellD
    California State Assembly Member
    Corey Jackson
    Corey JacksonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Lena Gonzalez
    Lena GonzalezD
    California State Senator
    Robert Garcia
    Robert GarciaD
    California State Assembly Member
    Jesse Arreguin
    Jesse ArreguinD
    California State Senator
    Christopher Cabaldon
    Christopher CabaldonD
    California State Senator
    Sabrina Cervantes
    Sabrina CervantesD
    California State Senator
    Chris Rogers
    Chris RogersD
    California State Assembly Member
    Rick Zbur
    Rick ZburD
    California State Assembly Member
    Nick Schultz
    Nick SchultzD
    California State Assembly Member
    Damon Connolly
    Damon ConnollyD
    California State Assembly Member
    Ash Kalra
    Ash KalraD
    California State Assembly Member
    Catherine Stefani
    Catherine StefaniD
    California State Assembly Member

    Summary

    Assembly Member Ward's legislation expands California's health care privacy and protection framework to include gender-affirming care alongside existing reproductive health care safeguards. The bill modifies multiple code sections to establish comprehensive confidentiality measures and enforcement mechanisms for providers, staff, and patients involved in these services.

    The legislation enhances the state's Address Confidentiality Program, allowing individuals affiliated with gender-affirming or reproductive health care facilities who face threats or harassment to shield their personal information from public disclosure. Participants must document their facility association and demonstrate safety concerns through official statements or restraining orders. The program provides four-year certifications for most participants, with modified six-month terms for volunteers.

    The bill prohibits posting personal information or images of covered health care providers and patients online with intent to cause harm, establishing civil remedies including injunctive relief and damages. It restricts state and local law enforcement from assisting out-of-state investigations targeting legally protected health care activities conducted lawfully in California. The legislation mandates zero-dollar bail for arrests related to these activities.

    New provisions exclude testosterone and mifepristone prescriptions from California's controlled substance monitoring system (CURES), with records predating 2026 to be removed by January 2027. The Department of Justice may add other medications used in legally protected health care to this exemption list after consulting relevant stakeholders.

    The bill creates enforcement mechanisms including civil penalties up to $15,000 for submitting false affidavits related to out-of-state legal proceedings. It maintains existing protections for interactive computer services unless they intentionally enable harm to covered individuals. Local agencies implementing these changes may seek state reimbursement for mandated costs beyond criminal justice modifications.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/2/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Next Step
    Senate Committee
    Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    Assembly Floor
    Vote on Assembly Floor
    AB 82 Ward Assembly Third Reading
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]
    Introduced
    Assembly Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    July 8, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    110213PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 28 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 6
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Anna CaballeroD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Roger NielloR
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Benjamin AllenD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Eloise ReyesD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Henry SternD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Tom UmbergD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Lena GonzalezD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Chris WardD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Corey JacksonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Angelique AshbyD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Aisha WahabD
    Senator
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Maggy KrellD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Catherine StefaniD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Jesse ArreguinD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Suzette ValladaresR
    Senator
    Committee Member