Healthcare

passed · California · Senate Aug 13, 2026

SB 535: Obesity Care Access Act.

Existing law, the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975, provides for the licensure and regulation of health care service plans by the Department of Managed Health Care and makes a willful violation of the act's requirements a crime. Existing law sets forth specified coverage requirements for plan contracts. This bill, the Obesity Care Access Act, would require an individual or group health care service plan contract or health insurance policy that provides coverage for outpatient prescription drug benefits and is issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026, to include coverage for bariatric surgery and at least one antiobesity medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Because a willful violation of these provisions by a health care service plan would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health plans to cover outpatient obesity treatments, expanding insurance coverage and improving patient access to care95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · California · Assembly Aug 12, 2026

ACR 187: Relative to Men's Mental Health Month.

This bill designates June 2026 as Men's Mental Health Month to raise awareness about mental health issues affecting men. The measure is a formal proclamation that does not change laws or allocate funding, but rather encourages public recognition of the topic. Once passed, it serves as an official declaration without imposing new requirements on individuals or organizations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates Men's Mental Health Month to raise awareness, aligning with indicators for supporting mental health services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · California · Assembly Aug 12, 2026

ACR 222: Relative to Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month.

This measure would declare the month of June 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month, and would urge all Californians to commemorate the month of June 2026 as Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Awareness Month.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes Alzheimer's awareness, which supports public health initiatives and patient education.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · California · Assembly Aug 12, 2026

ACR 219: Relative to California OB-GYN Week.

This measure would designate the week of May 24, 2026, to May 30, 2026, inclusive, as California OB-GYN Week to recognize the essential contributions of obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs) to the health care system and the critical role they play in delivering comprehensive, preventive, and primary care services, and to encourage the continued recognition and support of OB-GYNs to ensure access to high-quality, equitable health care for all Californians.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates a week to recognize OB-GYNs, explicitly aiming to encourage their support to ensure access to high-quality, equitable healthcare.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · California · Assembly Aug 12, 2026

ACR 220: Relative to Hepatitis B Awareness Month.

This measure, in order to support ongoing public education and to encourage vaccination, screening, and linkage to care, would declare June 2026 as Hepatitis B Awareness Month in California in alignment with national and global awareness activities, and encourage state agencies, local health jurisdictions, community-based organizations, health care providers, and other stakeholders to observe this month with appropriate educational and outreach activities focused on hepatitis B prevention, testing, treatment, and health equity.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill promotes public education, vaccination, screening, and care linkage for Hepatitis B, advancing public health services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

passed both · California · Assembly Aug 11, 2026

AB 2071: Pupil instruction: digital wellness.

Existing law requires the State Department of Education, on or before January 1, 2024, to develop a plan to expand mental health instruction in California public schools. This bill would require the department, on or before January 1, 2028, to develop a plan to expand digital wellness instruction in California public schools, as provided.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates a plan to expand digital wellness instruction, enhancing student programs and educational access.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates expansion of digital wellness instruction, which directly supports mental health services and public health education in schools.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates digital wellness instruction to promote healthy technology use and digital rights in schools.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · California · Senate Aug 10, 2026

SR 122: Relative to Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Senate Resolution 122 formally recognizes November 2026 as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month in California. This non-binding resolution highlights the severity of the disease, noting its high mortality rate and lack of early detection methods, while also pointing out that current federal funding for pancreatic cancer research is low compared to other areas. The bill urges all Californians to take action to end pancreatic cancer and calls for increased awareness and support for research efforts. It does not change any laws or allocate state funds but serves to draw public attention to the issue.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises awareness for pancreatic cancer and urges increased research funding, aligning with healthcare support indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · California · Senate Aug 10, 2026

SR 124: Relative to Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month of 2026.

This Senate Resolution officially designates September 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in California. The bill aims to highlight the severity of the disease and encourage women to seek early medical attention for symptoms like bloating and pelvic pain. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to raise public awareness and support for those affected by ovarian cancer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill raises public awareness for ovarian cancer, encouraging early medical attention and supporting affected patients.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · California · Senate Aug 6, 2026

SR 126: Relative to Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Senate Resolution 126 declares September 2026 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in California, aiming to highlight the impact of pediatric cancer on families and the state's medical resources. The resolution encourages individuals, businesses, and organizations to participate in awareness activities and support affected families throughout the year. It also expresses gratitude to healthcare providers and parents while reaffirming the Senate's commitment to finding cures and less toxic treatments for children with cancer.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareThe bill declares Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, aiming to highlight the impact of pediatric cancer and support affected families. This directly supports public health awareness and the well-being of families affected by a serious medical condi...90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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signed · California · Assembly Aug 6, 2026

AB 1923: Local ballot measures: County of Fresno.

The electors of a county may propose an ordinance to the county board of supervisors by submitting an initiative petition containing signatures by registered voters in the county in an amount equal to 10% of the number of votes cast within the county for all candidates for Governor at the preceding gubernatorial election. If the county elections official certifies that an initiative petition has been signed by at least that number of voters, the county board of supervisors is required to either adopt the ordinance or submit it to the voters at the next statewide election occurring not less than 88 days later. This bill would require any Fresno County initiative petition that has been certified as sufficient by the Fresno County Registrar of Voters on or before July 8, 2026, to be submitted, without alteration, to the voters at the November 3, 2026, statewide general election. This bill would make legislative findings and declarations as to the necessity of a special statute for the County of Fresno. This bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately as an urgency statute.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a loan program to prevent hospital closures, directly funding essential public health services and protecting state budget stability.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides loans to prevent hospital closures, directly protecting healthcare access and infrastructure.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare