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CA AB1670
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2024
Primary Sponsor
Mike Gipson
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AI Summary
- Increases the maximum fine for violating Health and Safety Code Section 445 from $2,500 to $10,000
- Applies to persons or businesses that refer or recommend individuals for medical care or treatment for profit
- Violation remains a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in county jail for not longer than one year, a fine, or both
- Presumption that a referral is for-profit if a fee or charge is imposed for the referral or recommendation
- Prohibits in-state healthcare facilities from contracting with out-of-state medical referral services that would be illegal if operating in California
Legislative Description
Medical referral services: treatment referrals.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/1/2024
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/26/2023
Health3/23/2023
Full Bill Text
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