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CA AB2140
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Natasha Johnson
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AI Summary
- Increases the minimum fine from $50 to $100 for failing to report settlements, judgments, or arbitration awards against healthcare licensees who lack professional liability insurance
- Applies to claims exceeding $3,000 for most healing arts licensees (medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, and other health boards) and $10,000 for marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and professional clinical counselors
- Requires reports to be filed with the licensing agency within 30 days of a signed settlement agreement or service of judgment/arbitration award
- Maximum fine remains at $500 for simple violations, while knowing and intentional violations or conspiracy to evade reporting remain punishable by fines of $5,000 to $50,000
- Updates gendered language throughout the statute to gender-neutral terms ("his or her" to "their")
Legislative Description
Healing arts: reports: claims against licensees.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Business and Professions3/2/2026
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