AB 2643: Insurance: health coverage.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 24, 2026

What AB 2643 does, verified February 24, 2026

This bill aims to make technical, nonsubstantive changes to provisions related to insurance in the state. The existing law requires insurance providers to be subject to the jurisdiction of the department of insurance if they enter into an arrangement or contract with a preferred provider organization or arrangement. The bill would update these provisions to reflect changes to the law, making it a more streamlined and concise piece of legislation.

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Last action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. (2026-02-21)Alert me

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Asm. Jessica CalozaAuthor · California State Assembly

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Feb. 21, 2026	From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Feb. 20, 2026	Read first time. To print.

Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 20, 2026 · 253 words

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill

No. 2643

Introduced by Assembly Member Caloza

February 20, 2026

An act to amend Section 742 of the Insurance Code, relating to insurance.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 2643, as introduced, Caloza. Insurance: health coverage.

Existing law requires a person or other entity providing coverage in this state for medical, surgical, chiropractic, physical therapy, speech pathology, audiology, professional mental health, dental, hospital, or optometric services, whether this coverage is by direct payment, reimbursement, or otherwise, and that enters into an arrangement or contract with, or underwrites, a preferred provider organization or arrangement, as specified, be subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Insurance.

This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to these provisions.

Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

Section 742 of the Insurance Code is amended to read:

742.

(a) ~~Any~~ A person or other entity that provides coverage in this state for medical, surgical, chiropractic, physical therapy, speech pathology, audiology, professional mental health, dental, hospital, or optometric services, whether this coverage is by direct payment, reimbursement, or otherwise, and that enters into an arrangement or contract with, or underwrites, a preferred provider organization or arrangement subject to Section 10133 is subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Insurance.

(b) ~~Any~~ A person or entity subject to regulation under Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 1340) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code shall not be subject to this section.

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