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CA SB915
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Caroline Menjivar
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AI Summary
- Requires health care facilities to verify and document identities and agencies of immigration enforcement officers accompanying patients upon arrival
- Mandates that immigration enforcement officers step out of patient rooms during medical discussions, examinations, and care, and prohibits officers from making or influencing medical decisions for accompanied patients
- Preserves patient rights including private communication with legal counsel, authorization of medical information release, family notification, access to medical interpreters, and right to refuse care
- Prohibits health care facilities from using "blackout policies" (registering under pseudonyms, removing names from directories) for patients accompanied by immigration enforcement officers
- Requires facilities to obtain written confirmation of continuity of care before discharge, including prescribed medications, medical equipment, and access to follow-up services at receiving facilities
Legislative Description
Health care provider entities: patients accompanied by immigration enforcement officers.
Last Action
Set for hearing May 4.
4/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/27/2026
Judiciary4/16/2026
Health4/8/2026
Rules1/27/2026
Full Bill Text
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