CA AB93

Include federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the organizational response structure established by the Office of Emergency Services during state of emergency or health emergency declarations related to viral pandemics or health crises.

Require the State Department of Public Health and California Health and Human Services Agency to maintain an annual inventory of personal protective equipment and medical supplies in state stockpiles, ensuring all items are viable and can be distributed within a reasonable timeframe.

Require submission of stockpile utilization reports to the Assembly and Senate Committees on Health and budget committees no later than December 1, 2023, and every two years thereafter.

Develop a statewide comprehensive COVID-19 outreach and education campaign beginning November 1, 2023, for at least three years, including vaccination education, countering misinformation, and addressing health disparities in communities with highest infection and death rates.

Campaign shall be multilingual, culturally sensitive, and target communities with highest health disparities, addressing underlying factors such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, housing overcrowding, and low wages.