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    SB-504
    Health & Public Health

    Communicable diseases: HIV reporting.

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    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Authorizes healthcare providers to share additional HIV case information with health officials to improve care coordination.
    • Establishes strict penalties up to $25,000 and jail time for unauthorized disclosure of confidential HIV records.
    • Enables data sharing between public health agencies and tax authorities to verify program eligibility.
    • Creates protocols for transitioning HIV patients between healthcare programs while maintaining confidentiality.

    Summary

    Senator Laird's HIV reporting legislation expands information sharing between healthcare providers and public health agencies while strengthening privacy protections for patient data. The bill authorizes providers to share additional details with local health officers and the Department of Public Health to supplement existing HIV case reports and support disease surveillance, care coordination, and treatment engagement.

    The legislation establishes strict controls on data disclosure, requiring that shared information be limited to what is necessary for public health purposes. It introduces graduated penalties for privacy violations, ranging from $5,000 civil fines for negligent disclosures to criminal misdemeanor charges carrying up to one year in jail and $25,000 in fines for willful breaches causing harm. Healthcare workers must sign annual confidentiality agreements acknowledging these provisions.

    To facilitate accurate program eligibility determinations, the bill permits the Department of Public Health to verify applicant income data with the Franchise Tax Board while maintaining privacy safeguards. It also enables data sharing between public health agencies and qualified entities to smoothly transition eligible individuals between HIV/AIDS assistance programs and health coverage options under the Affordable Care Act.

    The measure aligns California's HIV reporting system with federal health privacy laws while creating mechanisms for appropriate information exchange to support public health goals and continuity of patient care. All entities handling confidential records must comply with HIPAA and state medical privacy requirements.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Assembly Floor
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Floor
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass. To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Health Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Health Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Consent Calendar 2nd SB504 Laird et al
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Senate Health Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Health Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
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    Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
    Assemblymember
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    James GallagherR
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    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
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    Jacqui IrwinD
    Assemblymember
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    Mike GipsonD
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    Jacqui IrwinD
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    Steve BennettD
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    Laurie DaviesR
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    Alex LeeD
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    Chris WardD
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    John LairdD
    Senator
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    Isaac BryanD
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    Mike FongD
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    Lori WilsonD
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    Matt HaneyD
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    David AlvarezD
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    Tina McKinnorD
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    Dawn AddisD
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    Juan AlanisR
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    Jasmeet BainsD
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    Damon ConnollyD
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    Diane DixonR
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    Bill EssayliR
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    Gregg HartD
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    Josh HooverR
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    Corey JacksonD
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    Joe PattersonR
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    Juan CarrilloD
    Assemblymember
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    Josh LowenthalD
    Assemblymember
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    Liz OrtegaD
    Assemblymember
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    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
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    Diane PapanD
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    Gail PellerinD
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    Kate SanchezR
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    Pilar SchiavoD
    Assemblymember
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    Esmeralda SoriaD
    Assemblymember
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    Stephanie NguyenD
    Assemblymember
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    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
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    Avelino ValenciaD
    Assemblymember
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    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
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    Steve PadillaD
    Senator
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    Greg WallisR
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    Patrick AhrensD
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    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
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    Leticia CastilloR
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    Carl DeMaioR
    Assemblymember
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    Anamarie FariasD
    Assemblymember
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    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
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    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
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    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
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    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
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    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
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    Maggy KrellD
    Assemblymember
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    Alexandra MacedoR
    Assemblymember
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    Darshana PatelD
    Assemblymember
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    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
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    Celeste RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
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    Michelle RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
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    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
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    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
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    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
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    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Catherine StefaniD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    Senator
    Bill Author
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    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
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    Stan EllisR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote

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    Introduced By

    John Laird
    John LairdD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Christopher Cabaldon
    Christopher CabaldonD
    California State Senator
    Sabrina Cervantes
    Sabrina CervantesD
    California State Senator
    Corey Jackson
    Corey JacksonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Steve Padilla
    Steve PadillaD
    California State Senator
    Sasha Renee Perez
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    California State Senator
    Jose Solache
    Jose SolacheD
    California State Assembly Member
    Mark Gonzalez
    Mark GonzalezD
    California State Assembly Member
    Chris Ward
    Chris WardD
    California State Assembly Member
    Scott Wiener
    Scott WienerD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/8/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    August 20, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    150015PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Authorizes healthcare providers to share additional HIV case information with health officials to improve care coordination.
    • Establishes strict penalties up to $25,000 and jail time for unauthorized disclosure of confidential HIV records.
    • Enables data sharing between public health agencies and tax authorities to verify program eligibility.
    • Creates protocols for transitioning HIV patients between healthcare programs while maintaining confidentiality.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

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

    Introduced By

    John Laird
    John LairdD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Christopher Cabaldon
    Christopher CabaldonD
    California State Senator
    Sabrina Cervantes
    Sabrina CervantesD
    California State Senator
    Corey Jackson
    Corey JacksonD
    California State Assembly Member
    Steve Padilla
    Steve PadillaD
    California State Senator
    Sasha Renee Perez
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    California State Senator
    Jose Solache
    Jose SolacheD
    California State Assembly Member
    Mark Gonzalez
    Mark GonzalezD
    California State Assembly Member
    Chris Ward
    Chris WardD
    California State Assembly Member
    Scott Wiener
    Scott WienerD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Laird's HIV reporting legislation expands information sharing between healthcare providers and public health agencies while strengthening privacy protections for patient data. The bill authorizes providers to share additional details with local health officers and the Department of Public Health to supplement existing HIV case reports and support disease surveillance, care coordination, and treatment engagement.

    The legislation establishes strict controls on data disclosure, requiring that shared information be limited to what is necessary for public health purposes. It introduces graduated penalties for privacy violations, ranging from $5,000 civil fines for negligent disclosures to criminal misdemeanor charges carrying up to one year in jail and $25,000 in fines for willful breaches causing harm. Healthcare workers must sign annual confidentiality agreements acknowledging these provisions.

    To facilitate accurate program eligibility determinations, the bill permits the Department of Public Health to verify applicant income data with the Franchise Tax Board while maintaining privacy safeguards. It also enables data sharing between public health agencies and qualified entities to smoothly transition eligible individuals between HIV/AIDS assistance programs and health coverage options under the Affordable Care Act.

    The measure aligns California's HIV reporting system with federal health privacy laws while creating mechanisms for appropriate information exchange to support public health goals and continuity of patient care. All entities handling confidential records must comply with HIPAA and state medical privacy requirements.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (5/8/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Assembly Floor
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Floor
    Hearing has not been scheduled yet
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass. To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing
    Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Assembly Health Hearing
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Health Hearing
    Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Consent Calendar 2nd SB504 Laird et al
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Judiciary Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Senate Health Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Health Hearing
    Do pass as amended, but first amend, and re-refer to the Committee on [Judiciary] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    August 20, 2025
    PASS
    Assembly Committee
    Assembly Appropriations Hearing
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    150015PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Jacqui IrwinD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 86 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 18
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Al MuratsuchiD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Sharon Quirk-SilvaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    James GallagherR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Mike GipsonD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Jacqui IrwinD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Ash KalraD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Phillip ChenR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Cecilia Aguiar-CurryD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Scott WienerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Heath FloraR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Marc BermanD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Blanca RubioD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Sabrina CervantesD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joaquin ArambulaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Jesse GabrielD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Rebecca Bauer-KahanD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Tasha Boerner HorvathD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Cottie Petrie-NorrisD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    James RamosD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Robert RivasD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Buffy WicksD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Steve BennettD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Laurie DaviesR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Alex LeeD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Chris WardD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    John LairdD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Lisa CalderonD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Isaac BryanD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Mia BontaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Mike FongD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Lori WilsonD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Matt HaneyD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    David AlvarezD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Tina McKinnorD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Dawn AddisD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Juan AlanisR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Jasmeet BainsD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Damon ConnollyD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Diane DixonR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Bill EssayliR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Gregg HartD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Josh HooverR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Corey JacksonD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Joe PattersonR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Juan CarrilloD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Josh LowenthalD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Liz OrtegaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Blanca PachecoD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Diane PapanD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Gail PellerinD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Kate SanchezR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Pilar SchiavoD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Esmeralda SoriaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Stephanie NguyenD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Tri TaR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Avelino ValenciaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Rick ZburD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Steve PadillaD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Greg WallisR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Patrick AhrensD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Jessica CalozaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Leticia CastilloR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Carl DeMaioR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Anamarie FariasD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Robert GarciaD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Jeff GonzalezR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Heather HadwickR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Maggy KrellD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Alexandra MacedoR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Darshana PatelD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Rhodesia RansomD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Celeste RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Michelle RodriguezD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Chris RogersD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Jose SolacheD
    Assemblymember
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Catherine StefaniD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    David TangipaR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Christopher CabaldonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Sade ElhawaryD
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote
    Profile
    Stan EllisR
    Assemblymember
    Floor Vote