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CA AB1979
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mia Bonta
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 56.05 of the Civil Code to make a nonsubstantive technical change to the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA)
- Changes introductory language from "For purposes of this part:" to "For purposes of this part, the following definitions apply:" with no substantive policy changes
- Maintains all existing CMIA protections prohibiting health care providers, plans, contractors, and corporations from sharing, selling, or using medical information for marketing without authorization
- Requires only a majority vote, involves no appropriation or fiscal impact, and does not affect local programs
- Introduced by Assembly Member Bonta on February 13, 2026
Legislative Description
Confidentiality of Medical Information Act: definitions.
Last Action
From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
2/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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