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CaliforniaAB 822025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Information Practices Act of 1977: civil actions.

Sponsored By: Christopher Ward (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Shields against out‑of‑state health cases

State and local agencies cannot help out‑of‑state or some federal investigations of care that is legal in California. California courts and companies may not honor out‑of‑state demands for records unless a sworn affidavit shows the case is not about legally protected health care, with narrow exceptions when the patient brings the case and it would be allowed under California law. California tech companies can refuse out‑of‑state orders without that affidavit, and the Attorney General can seek a $15,000 penalty for false affidavits within six years. Police in California may not arrest people for performing, helping with, or getting legally protected care in this state. County bail schedules set $0 bail if an arrest here is tied to an out‑of‑state case about care that is legal in California.

Safe address for patients and workers

People who work at, volunteer for, or get gender‑affirming or reproductive care can use a safe substitute address. Public employees and contractors who face threats because of their duties can also apply. You must apply in person through a community group, meet with a counselor, and submit proof of your job or volunteer role, plus a certified statement or a qualifying restraining order, and a sworn safety statement. Participants name the Secretary of State to receive legal papers and mail for them. The Secretary of State and staff are mostly shielded from lawsuits over handling program mail.

Stronger doxxing bans for patients and staff

The law bans posting or selling personal info or photos of covered health workers, volunteers, patients, or their household members when meant to incite violence or threats. Victims can sue for court orders, costs, lawyer fees, and up to three times damages, but at least $4,000. Posting to help others commit violent crime is a crime, with fines up to $10,000, or $50,000 if someone is hurt, and possible jail. A written demand from the person blocks public posting for four years, even after they leave the facility. Online platforms are not liable unless they intended to help cause harm.

Stronger privacy in state drug database

Pharmacies and other dispensers must report most controlled drug fills within one working day. Prescribers who also dispense report weekly. Veterinarians have seven days. The state cannot share prescription data with out‑of‑state police without a warrant or court order, and unauthorized access or disclosure is a misdemeanor. Testosterone and mifepristone are not reported. Records made before January 1, 2026 must be deleted by January 1, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Christopher Ward

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jesse Arreguín

    Democratic • Senate

  • Christopher Cabaldon

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sabrina Cervantes

    Democratic • Senate

  • Damon Connolly

    Democratic • House

  • Robert Garcia

    Democratic • House

  • Mark Mark González

    Democratic • House

  • Corey Jackson

    Democratic • House

  • Ash Kalra

    Democratic • House

  • Maggy Krell

    Democratic • House

  • John Laird

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mark Mark González

    Democratic • House

  • Chris Rogers

    Democratic • House

  • Nick Schultz

    Democratic • House

  • Catherine Stefani

    Democratic • House

  • Scott Wiener

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rick Chavez Zbur

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 208 • No: 28

House vote • 9/10/2025

Item 234 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 61 • No: 12

Senate vote • 9/9/2025

Item 319 — Senate SFLOOR

Yes: 29 • No: 8

legislature vote • 8/29/2025

Vote in CS61

Yes: 5 • No: 2

legislature vote • 8/18/2025

Vote in CS61

Yes: 7 • No: 0

legislature vote • 7/8/2025

Vote in CS53

Yes: 11 • No: 0

legislature vote • 7/1/2025

Vote in CS72

Yes: 5 • No: 1

House vote • 6/2/2025

Item 317 — Assembly AFLOOR

Yes: 62 • No: 5

legislature vote • 5/23/2025

Vote in CX25

Yes: 11 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/29/2025

Vote in CX13

Yes: 9 • No: 0

legislature vote • 4/22/2025

Vote in CX18

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 679, Statutes of 2025.

    10/13/2025Senate

  2. Approved by the Governor.

    10/13/2025legislature

  3. Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.

    9/22/2025legislature

  4. Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 61. Noes 12. Page 3212.).

    9/10/2025House

  5. In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.

    9/9/2025House

  6. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 29. Noes 8. Page 2655.).

    9/9/2025Senate

  7. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    9/8/2025Senate

  8. Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.

    9/5/2025Senate

  9. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    9/2/2025Senate

  10. Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.

    8/29/2025Senate

  11. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 5. Noes 2.) (August 29).

    8/29/2025Senate

  12. In committee: Referred to suspense file.

    8/18/2025Senate

  13. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    7/10/2025Senate

  14. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 8).

    7/9/2025Senate

  15. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on JUD. (Ayes 5. Noes 1.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on JUD.

    7/2/2025Senate

  16. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to committee. Read second time, amended, and re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

    6/19/2025Senate

  17. Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and JUD.

    6/11/2025Senate

  18. In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.

    6/3/2025Senate

  19. Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 62. Noes 5. Page 1896.)

    6/2/2025House

  20. Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

    5/27/2025House

  21. Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.

    5/23/2025House

  22. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (May 23).

    5/23/2025House

  23. Assembly Rule 63 suspended. (Ayes 51. Noes 16. Page 1644.)

    5/23/2025House

  24. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

    5/14/2025House

  25. From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

    4/30/2025House

Bill Text

  • Chaptered

    10/13/2025

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  • Enrolled

    9/12/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    9/5/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    8/29/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    7/10/2025

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  • Amended Senate

    6/19/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    5/23/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    4/10/2025

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  • Amended Assembly

    3/28/2025

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  • Introduced

    12/20/2024

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