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AB 2657: Prescriptions.

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

What AB 2657 does, verified February 24, 2026

<p>This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act. The law prohibits the delivery of certain controlled substances to a pharmacy unless a receipt is signed by a pharmacist or authorized personnel. The bill would update this provision to maintain the current restrictions.</p> <p>The law classifies controlled substances into schedules with varying levels of restrictions. Schedule I substances have the most restrictive limitations, while Schedule V substances have the least. The bill would not change these classifications.</p> <p>A violation of the provision prohibiting the delivery of certain controlled substances to a pharmacy without a signed receipt is currently a crime. The bill would not change this provision.</p>

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Last action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. (2026-02-21)Alert me
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Feb. 21, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Feb. 20, 2026Read first time. To print.
Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 20, 2026 · 314 words


CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill
No. 2657


Introduced by Assembly Member Flora

February 20, 2026


An act to amend Section 11209 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to prescriptions.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 2657, as introduced, Flora. Prescriptions.
Existing law, the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, classifies controlled substances into 5 designated schedules, with the most restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule I, and the least restrictive limitations generally placed on controlled substances classified in Schedule V. Existing law prohibits the delivery of Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to a pharmacy unless a receipt for the merchandise is signed by a pharmacist or authorized receiving personnel. A violation of this provision is a crime.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes to this provision.
Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

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


SECTION 1.

Section 11209 of the Health and Safety Code is amended to read:

11209.

(a) No A person shall not deliver Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances to a pharmacy or pharmacy receiving area, nor shall any person receive controlled substances on behalf of a pharmacy unless, at the time of delivery, a pharmacist or authorized receiving personnel signs a receipt showing the type and quantity of the controlled substances received. Any discrepancy between the receipt and the type or quantity of controlled substances actually received shall be reported to the delivering wholesaler or manufacturer by the next business day after delivery to the pharmacy.
(b) The delivery receipt and any record of discrepancy shall be maintained by the wholesaler or manufacturer for a period of three years.
(c) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor.
(d) Nothing in this section shall require a common carrier to label a package containing controlled substances in a manner contrary to federal law or regulation.

Text of AB 2657 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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