Senate BillPassed first houseBusiness and Professions
SB 1416: Physicians and surgeons: dentists: unprofessional conduct.
What SB 1416 does, verified July 2, 2026
The bill aims to amend the law related to healing arts in California. Physicians and surgeons, and dentists, would be required to refund duplicate payments made by patients within 21 days. This would apply whether the refund is requested by the patient or if the duplicate payment has already been received by the healthcare provider. The change in refund period is intended to reduce the duration for healthcare providers to process refunds following a request or notification from the patient.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
✓In CommitteeComplete
✓First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. (2026-06-30)Alert me
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| Jun. 30, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| May. 11, 2026 | Referred to Com. on B. & P. |
| May. 04, 2026 | In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. |
| May. 04, 2026 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 40. Noes 0. Page 4130.) Ordered to the Assembly. |
| Apr. 14, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |