AB 260: Sexual and reproductive health care.
This bill aims to protect reproductive health care rights in California by repealing unconstitutional provisions and making technical changes to existing laws. It would remove restrictions on abortion access for incarcerated and committed individuals, and delete obsolete references to criminal abortion penalties. The bill also authorizes the state to adopt regulations for medication abortion drugs, including mifepristone, and allows pharmacists to dispense these drugs without certain information. It prohibits the disclosure of this information to law enforcement without a subpoena and protects pharmacists from liability for manufacturing, transporting, or engaging in certain acts related to these drugs. The bill would also protect healthcare providers from liability for damages or civil actions for failing to comply with confidentiality requirements related to abortion services. Additio…
| Sep. 26, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 136, Statutes of 2025. |
| Sep. 26, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 22, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Sep. 10, 2025 | Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 12. Page 3193.). |
| Sep. 10, 2025 | Urgency clause adopted. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 12.). |