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CA SB1416
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Aisha Wahab
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AI Summary
- Reduces the timeframe for physicians and dentists to refund duplicate payments to patients from 30 days to 21 days
- Applies when a patient pays for services and a third-party payor (such as insurance) subsequently pays for the same services
- Requires refund within 21 days of patient request, or within 21 days of receiving the duplicate payment if not yet received
- If patient does not request refund, provider must notify patient within 90 days and issue refund within 21 days of notification
- Violation constitutes unprofessional conduct subject to disciplinary action by the Medical Board or Dental Board of California
Legislative Description
Physicians and surgeons: dentists: unprofessional conduct.
Last Action
Set for hearing March 23.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Business, Professions and Economic Development3/4/2026
Rules2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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