AB 82: Health care: legally protected health care activity.

This bill aims to protect healthcare providers and facilities from violence and harassment by expanding the address confidentiality program. It would allow healthcare providers and employees of gender-affirming healthcare services to participate in the program, which provides confidentiality and protection for their residences. The bill also prohibits the public disclosure of personal information or images of healthcare providers, patients, or employees on the internet or social media, with the intent to incite violence or threats. This includes the sharing of personal information or images of patients who are receiving gender-affirming care. The bill makes changes to the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act, prohibiting the reporting of certain prescriptions and the dispensing of specific medications. It also requires the removal of certain records related to controlled substan…