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CA AB315

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits persons performing pregnancy-related services in California from advertising using false or misleading statements about whether they provide abortion services.

  • Defines "pregnancy-related service" to include contraception, pregnancy testing, pregnancy options counseling, ultrasound, and prenatal care.

  • Establishes violations as unfair business practices enforceable by the Attorney General, district attorneys, county counsel, and city attorneys through injunctive relief and civil penalties.

  • Creates a private right of action allowing individuals harmed by violations to seek injunctive relief, monetary penalties of at least $1,000, actual damages including emotional distress, and attorney's fees.

Legislative Description

False advertising: abortion.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/21/2023
Judiciary2/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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