Sexual health.
- Requires public schools to allow condom distribution through school health centers for grades 7-12.
- Prohibits retail stores from refusing to sell nonprescription contraception based on customer age.
- Mandates state monitoring of sexual health education compliance in public schools.
- Allows condoms to be distributed during school health programs and educational initiatives.
Senator Menjivar's sexual health legislation aims to expand youth access to contraception through new requirements for California schools and retailers, responding to data showing that over half of the state's sexually transmitted infections affect those aged 15-24.
The bill establishes two primary mechanisms to increase contraception availability. Public schools serving grades 7-12 must allow school-based health centers to provide condoms to students and permit condom distribution during health education programs, peer initiatives, and campus health fairs. Additionally, retail establishments may not deny nonprescription contraception sales based solely on age or require identification to verify age for purchases.
To ensure implementation, the State Department of Education must monitor school compliance with these provisions during annual program reviews. The bill provides for state reimbursement to local educational agencies for any mandated costs, while exempting retailers from criminal penalties for violations of the new age-based sales restrictions. These requirements would remain in effect unless superseded by federal age restrictions on specific contraceptive products.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Scott WienerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
- Requires public schools to allow condom distribution through school health centers for grades 7-12.
- Prohibits retail stores from refusing to sell nonprescription contraception based on customer age.
- Mandates state monitoring of sexual health education compliance in public schools.
- Allows condoms to be distributed during school health programs and educational initiatives.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Menjivar's sexual health legislation aims to expand youth access to contraception through new requirements for California schools and retailers, responding to data showing that over half of the state's sexually transmitted infections affect those aged 15-24.
The bill establishes two primary mechanisms to increase contraception availability. Public schools serving grades 7-12 must allow school-based health centers to provide condoms to students and permit condom distribution during health education programs, peer initiatives, and campus health fairs. Additionally, retail establishments may not deny nonprescription contraception sales based solely on age or require identification to verify age for purchases.
To ensure implementation, the State Department of Education must monitor school compliance with these provisions during annual program reviews. The bill provides for state reimbursement to local educational agencies for any mandated costs, while exempting retailers from criminal penalties for violations of the new age-based sales restrictions. These requirements would remain in effect unless superseded by federal age restrictions on specific contraceptive products.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Scott WienerD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |