SB 862: Health.

This bill makes technical changes to various health-related laws, including amendments to sections 232.7 and 49421 of the education code, sections 1279.6, 1337.3, and 110962 of the health and safety code, sections 10119.6 and 10123.1991 of the insurance code, and sections 5771.1, 5814, 5830, 5835, 5835.2, 5840.6, 5847, 5892, 5892.1, 5897, 5899, 14132.85, and 14184.201 of the welfare and institutions code. The bill updates the patient safety plan requirements for health facilities, changing the submission frequency from January 1, 2026, to biennially. It also requires health facilities to provide written notice of discount and charity care policies to patients, except in emergency room visits. Additionally, the bill clarifies that hospitals can provide electronic notice of discount and charity care policies, unless the patient has consented to receive electronic communications. The bill…