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CA AB529

Bill

Status

Enrolled

7/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Ahrens

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the California State Board of Pharmacy's authority to continue waiving pharmacy law provisions from 90 days to 120 days following the termination of a declared federal, state, or local emergency

  • Waivers may be continued if the board determines they aid in protecting public health or providing patient care

  • Maintains existing authority for pharmacists to furnish dangerous drugs or devices without a prescription during emergencies in reasonable quantities

  • Preserves provisions allowing mobile pharmacies or clinics to operate in emergency-impacted areas under specified conditions, including common ownership with a licensed pharmacy and pharmacist supervision

  • Introduced by Assembly Member Ahrens; passed Assembly May 1, 2025 and Senate July 3, 2025; requires no appropriation

Legislative Description

Pharmacy: declared state of emergency.

Last Action

In Senate. Held at Desk.

7/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/9/2025
Business, Professions and Economic Development5/14/2025
Rules5/1/2025
Appropriations4/1/2025
Business and Professions2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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