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AB 546: Health care coverage: portable HEPA purifiers.
What AB 546 does, verified March 9, 2026
This bill requires large group health care service plans or insurance policies to cover the cost of a portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifier for pregnant women, people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and individuals displaced from wildfire areas. The HEPA purifier must be prescribed by a healthcare provider and cannot exceed $500, adjusted for inflation. The bill aims to improve air quality and health outcomes for those affected by wildfires.
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Last action: Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. (2026-01-22)Alert me
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| Jan. 22, 2026 | Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. |
| Jan. 22, 2026 | Stricken from file. |
| Oct. 13, 2025 | Consideration of Governor's veto pending. |
| Oct. 13, 2025 | Vetoed by Governor. |
| Sep. 16, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m. |