Watch the BIGGEST legislative update from our CEO, Dr. Marketa Houskova, and lobbyist, Roxanne Gould. Deep dive into important news and where nurses' voices are needed.

October 14, 2026 ANA\California is proud to endorse Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez for California State Assembly. As a nurse, educator, mayor, and community leader, Dr. Obeso-Martinez brings to public service the perspective nurses bring to communities every day: compassion, advocacy, evidence-informed decision-making, and an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of the people we serve. Her leadership reflects the values at the heart of the nursing profession and the A

The American Nurses Association\California (ANA\C) and the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership dedicated to expanding nurse leadership, increasing nurse representation in governance, and amplifying the voice of nursing in decisions that shape the health and well-being of communities across California.

We’re proud to introduce the Advocacy Institute Fellowship class — the Class of 2027. Now in its sixth year, the Fellowship is a testament to the impact of our past cohorts and the growing demand for nurse-led advocacy in California.

August 28, 2026 The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: AB 2244 (Gabriel) – Request for Signature Dear Governor Newsom: We strongly support Assembly Bill 2244 (Gabriel) and ask for your signature. AB 2244 utilizes California's first-in-the-nation definition of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and creates a voluntary “Non-Ultraprocessed Certified” seal that gives consumers a clear, trusted way to identify healthier food

The Honorable Catherine Blakespear, Chair Senate Committee on Environmental Quality California State Senate 1021 O St, Suite 3230, Sacramento, CA 95814 AB2302 (C. Rodriguez) Food Safety: Infant Formula-- Letter of Support Dear Chair Blakespear, On behalf of our members and supporters, the undersigned organizations and individuals write today to enthusiastically support AB 2302 (C. Rodriguez), Food Safety: Infant Formula. With our collective expertise in children’s hea

July 28, 2026 Honorable Sabrina Cervantes, Chair Senate Appropriations Committee California State Senate State Capitol, CA 95814 RE: Support for AB 1901 (Berman) Re: Diaper ingredient disclosure Dear Chair Cervantes: On behalf of our members and supporters, the undersigned organizations write today to express our enthusiastic support of AB 1901 (Berman), a bill that would require children’s diaper manufacturers to disclose all intentionally added ingredients in diap

July 6, 2026 Joseph Edlow Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 5900 Capital Gateway Drive Camp Springs, MD 20588RE: Rescind Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 Restricting Access to Adjustment of Status Dear Director Edlow: We, the undersigned organizations, write to express our deep concern regarding U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraor

August 3, 2026 The Honorable Sabrina Cervantes Chair, Senate Committee on Appropriations State Capitol, Room 412 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: SUPPORT - Assembly Bill 2301 (Soria) Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Pilot Program Dear Chair Cervantes, The undersigned organizations strongly support AB 2301 (Soria) and urge your “Aye” vote. This bill will authorize 10 Community College Districts (CCD) across the state to offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees, prioritizing u

June 3, 2026 For the past four years, ANA\California has worked to elevate the ongoing mental health crisis affecting nurses and to push for solutions that match the reality of nursing work. We launched this campaign because nurses have been carrying this issue for decades, and because the conditions that drive distress and burnout are still present in too many care settings. Over the course of this campaign, we gained a clearer view of what is holding progress back and what

Watch the recording from our Political Action Day at the Capitol 2026, held virtually. Tune in to learn about nursing and healthcare legislation in California and the importance of nurses' representation in policy and politics.

April 11, 2026 Assembly Member Damon Connolly, Chair of the Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee 1020 N Street, Room 171, Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: AB 2447 (Bauer-Kahan) Nitrogen Pollution Reduction Act SUPPORT Dear Chair Connolly and Members of the Committee: On behalf of the undersigned organizations representing thousands of Californians, we write in strong support of Assembly Bill 2447, the Nitrogen Pollution Reduction Act by Assembly Member Bauer-Kahan. T

ANA\California is actively engaged in legislation that impacts patient care, the nursing workforce, and healthcare system accountability. Below is a full update on the bills we are supporting, opposing, and monitoring, and their current status in the legislative process. Supporting AB 2575 (Ortega) – Healthcare Services: Artificial Intelligence This bill addresses how AI is used in healthcare settings, requiring transparency and clear pathways for patients to connect with a h

Support Dear Chair Bonta, On behalf of our members and supporters, the undersigned organizations write today to enthusiastically support AB 2302 (C. Rodriguez), Food Safety: Infant Formula. With our collective expertise in children’s health, environmental health, and consumer safety, we urge the California Legislature to take this critical step in protecting babies from heavy metal contaminants in the infant formula they rely on to thrive. Background and Context

In this blog: Video Update: Watch CEO Dr. Marketa Houskova and Lobbyist Roxanne Gould break down where key nursing bills stand as they move through the Legislature. Bill Tracker: Get a quick look at priority legislation impacting scope of practice, maternal health, AI, education, and workforce safety. Where We Are: Understand where we are in the legislative cycle and what to expect next. Political Action Day: RSVP to our free virtual conference on nursing and healthcare l

Part 6 of the Nursing Regulations Guide. What You’ll Learn How legislation, regulation, and institutional policy connect and influence one another. The nurse’s role in monitoring implementation and ensuring new rules work as intended. How healthcare institutions translate regulations into internal policies. How to sustain advocacy after regulations are finalized. Why It Matters Passing a bill or adopting a regulation is not the end of advocacy. It is the start of implementati

Part 5 of the Nursing Regulations Guide. What You’ll Learn When and how nurses can participate in the rulemaking process. How to identify opportunities to submit public comments or testify at hearings. How to write effective, evidence-based input that influences regulation. How to collaborate with ANA\California and other organizations to amplify impact. Why It Matters Advocacy does not end when a bill becomes law. In many ways, it begins there. The regulatory phase is where

Part 4 of the Nursing Regulations Guide What You’ll Learn How to find the laws and regulations that govern nursing practice in California. The difference between statutes (found in the California Codes) and regulations (found in the California Code of Regulations, or CCR). How to connect a statute to its implementing regulation. How to read and interpret citations and references used in official regulatory documents. Why It Matters You cannot influence what you cannot find.

Part 3 of the Nursing Regulations Guide. What You’ll Learn The stages of California’s Administrative Procedure Act (APA) and how regulations are created, revised, and finalized. The public’s role in rulemaking and how nurses can participate effectively. How to locate, read, and track regulatory proposals that impact nursing practice. What happens after a rule is approved and how it becomes enforceable. Why It Matters Once a bill becomes law, the work of defining how it functi