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CA AB1113
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Gonzalez
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AI Summary
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Requires federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to maintain a minimum 90% mission spend ratio, meaning at least 90% of total revenue must be spent on patient services and mission-directed expenses rather than administrative costs, profits, or overhead
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Mandates annual reporting to the State Department of Public Health by June 30, 2027, including IRS Form 990 filings and financial documentation, with registration fees to fund oversight activities
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Imposes administrative penalties of $5,000 for first reporting violations and $10,000 for each subsequent month of non-compliance, plus penalties equal to the shortfall for FQHCs failing to meet the 90% ratio
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Provides a 2-year abatement period allowing FQHCs to avoid paying penalties if they return to compliance and agree with the department on a plan to spend the penalty amount on mission-directed expenses
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Exempts FQHCs owned by government entities, tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, or those participating in a bona fide labor-management cooperation committee
Legislative Description
Federally qualified health centers: mission spend ratio.
Last Action
From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2/2/2026