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Home/Bills/SB 964California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 964: Prescription drug coverage: dose adjustments.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified August 25, 2026

What SB 964 does, verified August 25, 2026

an act to add section 1367.225 to the health and safety code, and to add section 10123.1934 to the insurance code, relating to health care coverage this bill would allow a patient's treating provider to request and require a health care service plan to adjust the dose or frequency of a prescription medication without prior authorization if certain medical conditions are met. this change aims to improve patient care and address specific medical needs. the bill would also establish a state-mandated local program to prevent willful violations of the provisions. no reimbursement is required for costs associated with implementing this act.

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
In CommitteeComplete
First Chamber FloorComplete
4Second ChamberCurrent
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending. (2026-08-24)Alert me
Recent actions25 total · showing 5
Aug. 24, 2026In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
Aug. 24, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.
Aug. 17, 2026Ordered to third reading.
Aug. 17, 2026Read third time and amended.
Aug. 13, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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