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We've compiled a list of bills that we have actively supported during this Legislative Session, either by signing coalition letters, sending support letters, or providing "Me-Too" testimony at hearings.
Please note that the absence of a bill from this list does not necessarily mean it has gone unnoticed. As the Legislative Session progresses, we are closely monitoring those bills as they are amended, as well as carefully considering input from legislative hearings, coalition partners, and fellow ANA\C members. Our position on certain bills may evolve as they move through the legislative process.
We aim to be diligent and responsive in our advocacy efforts, taking into account the latest developments and expert perspectives before determining our official position on pending legislation that impacts nursing and healthcare in California.
As a professional nursing organization, your insights, opinions, and advocacy voices are invaluable in shaping our approach and stance on bills that directly impact the nursing profession and the communities we serve. We value the diverse perspectives and want to hear your thoughts.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Quick Highlights:
Support (20 Total)
Environmental Health
AB 1851(Holden): Drinking water: schoolsites: lead testing pilot program
Implicit Bias Training
AB 2319 (Wilson): California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act
Watch (34 Total)
Increasing Equitable Access to Nursing Schools
Increasing Healthcare Access for the LGBTQI+ population
SB 959 (Menjivar) Trans-inclusive care: resources and support services.
Oppose (0 Total)
Read the full legislative update below.
Support Bills
Addressing Workplace Violence
AB 977 (Rodriguez) Emergency departments: assault and battery.
Domestic Violence Reporting
AB 3127 (McKinnor) Reporting of crimes: mandated reporters
Combating the Opioid Epidemic
AB 2429 (Alvarez) Pupil instruction: health education courses: fentanyl.
Environmental Health
SB 903 (Skinner) Environmental health: product safety: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
AB 3155 (Friedman) Oil and gas wells: health protection zones: civil liability.
AB 1864 (Connolly) Pesticides: agricultural use near schoolsites: notification and reporting.
AB 1851 (Holden) Drinking water: schoolsites: lead testing pilot program.
AB 2316 (Gabriel) Pupil nutrition: substances: prohibition.
Increasing Housing Access for LGBTQI+ Youth Population
AB 2007 (Boerner) Homeless youth: transitional housing.
Advancement of APRN Practices
AB 2526 (Gipson) Dentistry: deep sedation and general anesthesia: dedicated permitted anesthesia provider.
Increasing Equitable Access to Nursing Programs
SB 1183 (Hurtado) Community colleges: registered nursing programs.
Addressing Birthing Mortality Crisis
AB 2319 (Wilson) California Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth Act.
Nursing Workforce Protections and Patient Safety Measures
Increasing Access to Healthcare
SB 1290 (Roth) Health care coverage: essential health benefits
AB 2085 (Bauer-Kahan) Planning and zoning: ministerial approval: community clinic
Healthcare Empowerment through Education and Self Determination
SB 1099 (Nguyen) Newborn screening: genetic diseases: blood samples collected.
Which Bills did ANA\California send a Support Letter?
Lifting these barriers would increase access to safe, effective anesthesia care and reduce the rising costs for patients and dentists who depend on high-quality anesthesia services. | |
A tactical solution to address opioid overdoses and prevent countless deaths is to increase the accessibility of naloxone in California. | |
AB 3127 (McKinnor) Reporting of crimes: mandated reporters | To protect survivors' autonomy and respect survivors’ choices to ensure they have access to vital resources and services. |
AB 977 (Rodriguez) Emergency departments: assault and battery | To foster a safe and secure workplace for emergency nurses thus allowing them to focus on providing exceptional care to critical patients. |
AB 2085 (Bauer-Kahan) Planning and zoning: ministerial approval: community clinic | By prioritizing accessibility to healthcare, we can promote health equity, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and proactively keep people healthier. |
SB 1183 (Hurtado) Community colleges: registered nursing programs | By prioritizing the recruitment and education of a diverse nursing student body, we can foster a more inclusive and culturally competent healthcare workforce. |
Watch Bills
Increasing Equitable Access to Nursing Programs
SB 1015 (Cortese) Nursing schools and programs.
AB 2532 (Mathis) Community colleges: registered nursing programs.
AB 2578 (Flora) Nursing: students in out-of-state nursing programs.
Addressing Perinatal Mortality/Morbidity Crisis
AB 1895 (Weber) Public health: maternity ward closures.
AB 2527 (Bauer-Kahan) Incarceration: pregnant persons.
AB 2740 (Waldron) Incarcerated persons: prenatal and postpartum care.
Building an Equitable Nursing Workforce Across Underserved Communities
SB 1067 (Smallwood-Cuevas) Healing arts: expedited licensure process: medically underserved area or population.
AB 2442 (Zbur) Healing arts: expedited licensure process: gender-affirming health care and gender-affirming mental health care.
AB 2471 (Patterson) Professions and vocations: public health nurses.
Advancing Health Equity through Social Determinants
AB 2250 (Weber) Social determinants of health: screening and outreach.
AB 2090 (Irwin) Office of Farm to Fork: food deserts: transportation.
Increasing Healthcare Access for the LGBTQI+ population
SB 959 (Menjivar) Trans-inclusive care: resources and support services.
Addressing the Mental Health Crisis
AB 456 (Maienschein) Public postsecondary education: campus mental health hotlines: report.
AB 2352 (Irwin) Behavioral health and psychiatric advance directives.
SB 1184 (Eggman) Mental health: involuntary treatment: antipsychotic medication
SB 999 (Cortese) Health coverage: mental health and substance use disorders
Environmental Health
AB 2300 (Wilson) Medical devices: Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).
SB 1182 (Gonzalez) Master Plan for Healthy, Sustainable, and Climate Resilient Schools
Combating the Opioid Epidemic
SB 997 (Portantino) Pupil health: opioid antagonists and fentanyl test
Reproductive Rights and Public Health Measures
SB 954 (Menjivar) Sexual health: contraceptives
SB 953 (Menjivar) Medi-Cal: menstrual products
SB 1333 (Eggman) Communicable disease: HIV reporting
AB 2099 (Bauer Kahan) Crimes: reproductive health services
AB 2270 (Maienschein) Healing arts: continuing education: menopausal mental or physical health.
Initiatives to Assist Child Victims of Human Trafficking
SB 998 (Rubio) Dependency: victims of human trafficking
Increasing Access to HealthCare
AB 2169 Bauer Kahan Prescription drug coverage: dose adjustments
AB 2340 (Bonta) Medi-Cal: EPSDT services: informational materials.
AB 2200 (Karla) Guaranteed Health Care for All.
AB 2630 (Bonta) Pupil health: oral health assessment
Nursing Compact
Oppose Bills
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We want to hear from you!
If you are passionate about a bill that is not included in this list, please reach out to advocacy@anacalifornia.org. We welcome your ideas, thoughts, and advocacy efforts surrounding particular pieces of legislation. At ANA\C, we are committed to supporting our members' advocacy initiatives and amplifying the voices of nurses on the issues that matter most to our profession and the communities we serve.