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CA SB345
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits healing arts boards from denying licenses or imposing discipline based on out-of-state civil judgments, criminal convictions, or disciplinary actions if those actions were based solely on laws that restrict reproductive or gender-affirming health care services that are lawful in California.
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Establishes that performing, recommending, or providing legally protected health care activities (reproductive, gender-affirming, or gender-affirming mental health services) for patients in states where such care is illegal does not constitute professional misconduct under California law if the care is legal in California.
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Prohibits collecting, using, or selling personal information of individuals at family planning centers and allows civil action for violations; prohibits government employees from cooperating with out-of-state investigations into legally protected health care activities and requires out-of-state subpoenas to include affidavits stating they are not related to prosecuting reproductive or gender-affirming care.
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Creates civil cause of action for "abusive litigation" against California residents for legally protected health care activities; requires courts to stay enforcement of out-of-state judgments obtained against persons exercising constitutional rights related to reproductive or gender-affirming care.
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Prohibits magistrates from issuing arrest warrants and bail agents from apprehending individuals for out-of-state offenses involving reproductive or gender-affirming health care that is legal in California; repeals parental consent requirements for minors seeking abortion.
Legislative Description
Health care services: legally protected health care activities.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 260, Statutes of 2023.
9/27/2023