Physician Mental Health: AB 2164 by Assemblymember Marc Berman

This new law prohibits requirements in physician licensure applications to disclose personal medical information that does not impact their ability to practice medicine, helping reduce the stigma around mental health support for physicians.

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care: SB 1120 by Senator Josh Becker

The “Physicians Make Decisions Act” will ensure that physician oversight and patient safety are core components for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. It requires that physicians make final decisions on what kind of treatments patients receive, not AI.

ER Violence: AB 977 by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez 

Now, there will be parity in the penalty for violence committed against health care workers in emergency departments. Previously, assaults against health care workers inside an emergency department carried lesser penalties than assaults committed outside an emergency department.

Human Trafficking: SB 963 by Senator Angelique Ashby

Physicians and front-line health care workers are often the first to identify victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. This new law will support victims by providing new channels for patients to ask for help and get connected to assistance and resources.