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CA SB1142

Bill

Status

Passed

9/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Anna Caballero

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the California Health and Human Services Agency to establish an internet website by July 1, 2023, providing information on abortion services, including provider locations, legal rights, practical support services (airfare, lodging, transportation, childcare), and payment assistance options.

  • Website must include medically accurate information, combat misinformation, and be accessible with mobile capabilities and compliance with federal accessibility standards (Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act).

  • Website content must be translated into Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Korean, reviewed and updated at least every six months, but shall not include individual abortion provider names or locations.

  • Requires the Department of Health Care Access and Information to evaluate the Abortion Practical Support Fund grant program and report findings to the Legislature annually beginning January 1, 2025.

  • Establishes legislative intent to support access to abortion in California and build upon the state's commitment to be a reproductive freedom state.

Legislative Description

Abortion services.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 566, Statutes of 2022.

9/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/28/2022
Judiciary6/22/2022
Health6/2/2022
Appropriations4/20/2022
Judiciary4/7/2022
Health2/23/2022
Rules2/16/2022

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