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CA SB1088
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Catherine Blakespear
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AI Summary
- Replaces "Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment" with the shorter term "POLST" throughout California law
- Expands who can sign POLST forms to include nurse practitioners and physician assistants (acting under physician supervision), in addition to physicians
- Allows electronic signatures for all required signatures on requests regarding resuscitative measures
- Establishes that POLST forms executed in other states are valid and enforceable in California if they comply with that state's laws or California law
- Clarifies that completion of a POLST or do-not-resuscitate order is entirely voluntary and cannot be required as a condition of care or facility admission
Legislative Description
Health care decisions: life-sustaining treatment.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 25.
3/9/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/26/2026
Rules2/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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