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CA AB1637
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Caloza
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AI Summary
- Establishes that a physician and surgeon is solely responsible for their patient medical documentation regardless of clinical setting
- Prohibits patient notes, after-visit summaries, and diagnosis/treatment plans from being altered, modified, or edited by anyone other than the authoring physician
- Creates a new criminal offense under the Medical Practice Act for unauthorized modification of physician medical records
- Requires no state reimbursement to local agencies because the bill creates a new crime
Legislative Description
Physicians and surgeons: medical records.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Business and Professions2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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