Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program.
- Establishes a new program to expand reproductive healthcare services in California emergency departments.
- Provides grants to emergency departments for training, equipment, and medication abortion services.
- Requires collaboration with expert organizations to provide technical assistance and oversight.
- Expires in 2030 unless renewed and requires legislative funding or private donations to operate.
Assembly Members Krell and Petrie-Norris propose establishing the Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program (RHEPP) to expand reproductive and sexual health services in California emergency departments, addressing gaps in care access particularly in regions with limited specialized providers.
The program would operate through partnerships between the Department of Health Care Access and Information and California-based organizations with expertise in reproductive healthcare. These organizations would provide technical assistance, oversee emergency department participation, and administer competitive grants. Participating emergency departments could use funds for provider education, clinical fellowships, mentorship services, and implementation of new care protocols including medication abortion and pregnancy loss management.
The bill authorizes several specific uses for grant funding, including development of clinical guidelines, support for internal champions within emergency departments, and creation of coordinated response systems between medical specialties. The program would take effect upon receiving either legislative appropriation or private funding and would sunset on January 1, 2030, unless extended by future legislation.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD Assembly Member | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Heath FloraR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Cottie Petrie-NorrisD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Mia BontaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB-2490 | Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program. | February 2024 | Vetoed |
- Establishes a new program to expand reproductive healthcare services in California emergency departments.
- Provides grants to emergency departments for training, equipment, and medication abortion services.
- Requires collaboration with expert organizations to provide technical assistance and oversight.
- Expires in 2030 unless renewed and requires legislative funding or private donations to operate.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Members Krell and Petrie-Norris propose establishing the Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program (RHEPP) to expand reproductive and sexual health services in California emergency departments, addressing gaps in care access particularly in regions with limited specialized providers.
The program would operate through partnerships between the Department of Health Care Access and Information and California-based organizations with expertise in reproductive healthcare. These organizations would provide technical assistance, oversee emergency department participation, and administer competitive grants. Participating emergency departments could use funds for provider education, clinical fellowships, mentorship services, and implementation of new care protocols including medication abortion and pregnancy loss management.
The bill authorizes several specific uses for grant funding, including development of clinical guidelines, support for internal champions within emergency departments, and creation of coordinated response systems between medical specialties. The program would take effect upon receiving either legislative appropriation or private funding and would sunset on January 1, 2030, unless extended by future legislation.
Latest Voting History
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Heath FloraR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Cottie Petrie-NorrisD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Mia BontaD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB-2490 | Reproductive Health Emergency Preparedness Program. | February 2024 | Vetoed |