CA AB50

Authorizes pharmacists to furnish over-the-counter contraceptives without following the standardized procedures and protocols required for prescription-only self-administered hormonal contraceptives

Limits existing requirements for self-screening tools, patient risk factor assessments, and standardized factsheets to prescription-only hormonal contraceptives only

Allows pharmacists to furnish up to a 12-month supply of over-the-counter contraceptives at one time upon patient request

Declared an urgency statute taking effect immediately upon approval (September 26, 2025) to ensure equitable access to over-the-counter birth control

Requires a two-thirds legislative vote for passage; involves no appropriation and no local program changes