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CA AB968
Bill
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tasha Boerner Horvath
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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