We're back to bring you more timely updates on bills reintroduced during the second half of California's 2- year legislative cycle. In this update, we will examine bills moving through key stages of the lawmaking process.
Missed our first legislative update of 2024? Read it here!
Quick Highlights:
Important changes to 2-year bills:
AB 977 (Rodriguez) Emergency departments: assault and battery
SB 625 (Nguyen) Newborn screening: genetic diseases: blood samples collected.
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Updates on Reintroduced Legislation
AB 977 (Rodriguez) Emergency departments: assault and battery
Aligned with our Coalition Partner: Emergency Nurses Association
This bill's current location is the Third Reading. After the reading, there will be a Roll Call Vote in the State Assembly before the deadline of January 31st.
If 41 Assemblymembers vote to support the bill, it will then move along the legislative process in the State Senate.
SB 625 (Nguyen) Newborn screening: genetic diseases: blood samples collected.
Aligned with our Coalition Partner: California Health Coalition Advocacy
Following up on the previous legislative update last week, this bill was placed on the 'Suspense File' by the Appropriations Committee. The Committee reviewed the bill to determine if the fiscal impact outweighed the expected benefits. As of January 18th, this bill did not make it off the Suspense File, meaning it did not pass, and is considered 'dead' for 2024.
We want to hear from you!
These bills impact our nursing community greatly. ANA\C wants to hear from our members on how this legislative activity will affect your profession or everyday lives.