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CA AB968

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tasha Boerner Horvath

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes pharmacists to furnish FDA-approved nonhormonal contraceptives in addition to self-administered hormonal contraceptives under standardized procedures and protocols developed by the California State Board of Pharmacy and Medical Board of California

  • Requires pharmacists to provide patients with a standardized fact sheet for each emergency contraception or hormonal/nonhormonal contraception initiated, including information on indications, contraindications, proper use, and need for medical followup

  • Expands authority for physicians, nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, physician assistants, and pharmacists to use self-screening tools for all contraceptives (not just hormonal) when prescribing, furnishing, or dispensing to patients

  • Allows pharmacists to dispense up to a 12-month supply of contraceptives at a patient's request, either pursuant to a valid prescription or when furnishing under board-approved protocols

  • Removes provisions that previously prohibited charging separate consultation fees for emergency contraception services and required retail price disclosure for emergency contraception drugs

Legislative Description

Contraceptives.

Last Action

Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Pérez.

9/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/14/2025
Business, Professions and Economic Development6/4/2025
Rules5/28/2025
Appropriations4/29/2025
Business and Professions4/10/2025
Transportation3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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