CA AB1707

Prohibits healing arts boards under the Department of Consumer Affairs from denying licensure applications or imposing discipline based on civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions from another state that are solely based on that state's laws interfering with access to sensitive services that would be lawful in California.

Prohibits health facilities from denying or restricting staff privileges for licensed health professionals based on such out-of-state civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions related to sensitive services.

Prohibits denial, suspension, revocation, or limitation of clinic and health facility licenses based on out-of-state civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions concerning sensitive services lawful in California.

Exempts actions from these protections if the out-of-state conduct would subject the applicant or licensee to similar claims, charges, or actions under California law.

Defines "sensitive services" by reference to Section 56.05 of the Civil Code and specifies no state reimbursement is required as the bill only affects criminal law penalties.