California 20252026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 360 — Menopause.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Assembly.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Existing law establishes the Department of Health Care Access and Information to oversee and administer various health programs and to collect health data. Existing law establishes the Medical Board of California and the Osteopathic Medical Board of California for the licensure and regulation of physicians and surgeons and osteopathic physicians and surgeons. Existing law requires the boards to adopt and administer standards, including for the continuing education of those licensees. This bill would require the department to work with the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, and state higher education entities to assess, among other things, physicians and surgeons' education and training, as specified, relating to menopause diagnosis and treatment. The bill would require the department to prepare a report to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027, that, among other things, identifies gaps in medical education and training related to menopause and in menopause diagnosis and management practices among physicians and surgeons.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Held under submission.

  4. In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  6. Read second time and amended.

  7. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 8).

  8. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  9. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

  10. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

  11. Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.

  12. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.

  13. Referred to Com. on B. & P.

  14. From printer. May be heard in committee March 2.

  15. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

121 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Passed 17 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 12001
Republican 5000
Total 17001
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (18)
Member Party Vote
Ahrens, Patrick Democratic Yea
Bains, Jasmeet Democratic Yea
Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca Democratic Not Voting
Berman, Marc Democratic Yea
Caloza, Jessica Democratic Yea
Elhawary, Sade Democratic Yea
Haney, Matt Democratic Yea
Irwin, Jacqui Democratic Yea
Jackson, Corey A. Democratic Yea
Krell, Maggy Democratic Yea
Lowenthal, Josh Democratic Yea
Nguyen, Stephanie Democratic Yea
Pellerin, Gail Democratic Yea
Alanis, Juan Republican Yea
Chen, Phillip Republican Yea
Flora, Heath Republican Yea
Hadwick, Heather Republican Yea
Macedo, Alexandra Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare education health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 360 do?
Existing law establishes the Department of Health Care Access and Information to oversee and administer various health programs and to collect health data. Existing law establishes the Medical Board of California and the Osteopathic Medical Board of California for the licensure and regulation of physicians and surgeons and osteopathic physicians and surgeons. Existing law requires the boards to adopt and administer standards, including for the continuing education of those licensees. This bill would require the department to work with the Medical Board of California, the Osteopathic Medical Board of California, and state higher education entities to assess, among other things, physicians and surgeons' education and training, as specified, relating to menopause diagnosis and treatment. The bill would require the department to prepare a report to the Legislature on or before January 1, 2027, that, among other things, identifies gaps in medical education and training related to menopause and in menopause diagnosis and management practices among physicians and surgeons.
Who sponsors AB 360?
AB 360 is sponsored by Papan, Diane (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 360?
This bill is in committee in the Assembly. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track AB 360?
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