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CA AB1703
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregg Hart
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AI Summary
- Adds osteopathic manipulative treatment (manually guided forces to alleviate somatic dysfunction) to the list of services excluded from the exception allowing unlicensed medical practice, making it a crime for unlicensed individuals to provide this treatment
- Creates a new misdemeanor for anyone not licensed by the Osteopathic Medical Board of California to use the word "osteopath," the phrase "doctor of osteopathy," the initials "D.O.," or to imply they are a licensed osteopath when offering medical services
- Amends the Business and Professions Code by adding Section 2453.3 and modifying Section 2053.5 to strengthen protections against unauthorized osteopathic practice
- Imposes a state-mandated local program by expanding criminal liability, though no state reimbursement to local agencies is required under the bill's provisions
Legislative Description
Osteopathic physicians and surgeons: unauthorized practice: unauthorized use of titles.
Last Action
Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
2/24/2026
Committee Referrals
Business and Professions2/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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