Health care coverage: scalp cooling.
Families of patients receiving chemotherapy may benefit from the insurance coverage for scalp cooling to reduce hair loss.
Do you support it?
Want to know if it passes?
We'll email you when AB 1682 moves — a committee vote, a floor vote, or a signature. Nothing else.
Free forever · unsubscribe in one click.
Your answer was recorded either way.
Which district are you in?
Your ZIP is all we need to match you to your own representatives — so we can tell you how they voted on AB 1682.
You're tracking AB 1682
We'll email you the moment it moves.
AB 1682 — Health care coverage: scalp cooling.
Last action — Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
No card. One bill, free forever — alerts when it moves.
-
✓Introduced
-
✓In Committee
-
✓Passed Assembly
-
✓Passed Senate
-
5To Executive
-
6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 02, 2026. It awaits signature.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
-
To Executive
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 10 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
The bill requires health coverage for scalp cooling during chemotherapy to prevent hair loss.
This legislation mandates that certain health insurance plans cover scalp cooling treatment when prescribed to reduce hair loss from chemotherapy. It also allows for Medi-Cal to include this treatment, contingent on federal approvals.
What this means for you
- Families: Families of patients receiving chemotherapy may benefit from the insurance coverage for scalp cooling to reduce hair loss.
- Healthcare: Health care providers will need to include scalp cooling in treatment plans for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Summary
Existing law, the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975, provides for the licensure and regulation of health care service plans by the Department of Managed Health Care, and makes a willful violation of the act a crime. Existing law provides for the regulation of health insurers by the Department of Insurance. Existing law requires coverage by health care service plans and health insurers for various screening and treatment services with respect to cancer. This bill would require a large group health care service plan contract or health insurance policy that is issued, amended, or renewed on and after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for scalp cooling, when prescribed by a health care provider to reduce the incidence or severity of alopecia before, during, or after chemotherapy in which alopecia-inducing chemotherapeutic agents are used. The bill would define scalp cooling for these purposes. Because a violation of these provisions with respect to a health care service plan would be a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law also provides for the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services pursuant to a schedule of benefits, including various cancer screenings and benefits relating to cancer treatment. Subject to the extent that federal financial participation is available and not otherwise jeopardized, and any necessary federal approvals have been obtained, this bill would expand the Medi-Cal schedule of benefits to include scalp cooling, when prescribed by a health care provider to reduce the incidence or severity of alopecia before, during, or after chemotherapy in which alopecia-inducing chemotherapeutic agents are used. The bill would subject scalp cooling to utilization controls and medical necessity. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The changes made to Bill AB 1682 include the addition of new language that clarifies certain requirements for implementation. This update is important because it helps ensure that everyone affected by the bill understands their responsibilities and the rules they need to follow. Overall, these adjustments aim to make the bill more effective and easier to understand for all stakeholders involved.
20250AB__168297AMD20250AB__168295CHP 9795 INTRODUCED 2026-02-02 AMENDED_SENATE 2026-08-13 AMENDED_SENATE 2026-08-21 PASSED_ASSEMBLY 2026-08-26 PASSED_SENATE 2026-08-26 ENROLLED 2026-08-30 CHAPTERED 2026-09-27 APPROVED 2026-09-27 FILED 2026-09-27 2025 0 AB 1682 AMDCHP 2026 CHP 0 541 Introduced by Assembly Member Hart (Coauthor:
(b)<xhtml:span(b) class="EnSpace"/>(1)<xhtml:spanCoverage class="EnSpace"/>Arequired smallby groupthis healthsection caremay servicebe plansubject contractto issued,copayments, amended,coinsurance, or reneweddeductibles, onprovided andthat afterthe Januarycopayments, 1,coinsurance, 2027,or shalldeductibles offerapplicable coverageto for scalp cooling,cooling whenare prescribedno byless afavorable healthto carean providerenrollee tothan reduce the incidencecopayments, coinsurance, or severitydeductibles ofthat alopeciaapply before,to during,coverage orfor afteroncology chemotherapysupportive incare whichservices alopecia-inducingunder chemotherapeuticthe agentssame arecontract. used.
If(c) coverageFor ispurposes providedof tothis ansection, enrollee“scalp pursuantcooling” tomeans this subdivision, the leveluse of coveragea providedmedical shalldevice beor consistentsystem withcleared by the levelfederal ofFood coverageand providedDrug underAdministration subdivision(FDA) (a).</xhtml:p><xhtml:p>(2)<xhtml:spanapplied class="EnSpace"/>Thisto subdivisionthe shallscalp notbefore, beduring, construedor toafter requirethe aadministration smallof groupchemotherapy healthto carereduce servicethe planincidence contractor toseverity provideof coveragechemotherapy-induced foralopecia scalp(hair cooling.loss).
</xhtml:p>"?> (c)</xhtml:p>"?> (b) Coverage required by this section may be subject to copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles, provided that the copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles applicable to scalp cooling are no less favorable to an enrollee than the copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles that apply to coverage for oncology supportive care services under the same contract.
(d)</xhtml:p>"?> (c) For purposes of this section, “scalp cooling” means the use of a medical device or system cleared by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) applied to the scalp before, during, or after the administration of chemotherapy to reduce the incidence or severity of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (hair loss).
(e)</xhtml:p>"?> (d) (1) This section shall not apply to specialized health care service plans.
(b)<xhtml:span(b) class="EnSpace"/>(1)<xhtml:spanCoverage class="EnSpace"/>Arequired smallby groupthis healthsection insurancemay policybe issued,subject amended,to orcopayments, renewedcoinsurance, onor anddeductibles, afterprovided Januarythat 1,the 2027,copayments, shallcoinsurance, offeror coveragedeductibles forapplicable to scalp cooling,cooling whenare prescribedno byless afavorable healthto carean providerinsured tothan reduce the incidencecopayments, coinsurance, or severitydeductibles ofthat alopeciaapply before,to during,coverage orfor afteroncology chemotherapysupportive incare whichservices alopecia-inducingunder chemotherapeuticthe agentssame arepolicy. used.
If(c) coverageFor ispurposes providedof tothis ansection, insured“scalp pursuantcooling” tomeans this subdivision, the leveluse of coveragea providedmedical shalldevice beor consistentsystem withcleared by the levelfederal ofFood coverageand providedDrug underAdministration subdivision(FDA) (a).</xhtml:p><xhtml:p>(2)<xhtml:spanapplied class="EnSpace"/>Thisto subdivisionthe shallscalp notbefore, beduring, construedor toafter requirethe aadministration smallof groupchemotherapy healthto insurancereduce policythe toincidence provideor coverageseverity forof scalpchemotherapy-induced cooling.alopecia (hair loss).
</xhtml:p>"?> (c)</xhtml:p>"?> (b) Coverage required by this section may be subject to copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles, provided that the copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles applicable to scalp cooling are no less favorable to an insured than the copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles that apply to coverage for oncology supportive care services under the same policy.
(d)</xhtml:p>"?> (c) For purposes of this section, “scalp cooling” means the use of a medical device or system cleared by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) applied to the scalp before, during, or after the administration of chemotherapy to reduce the incidence or severity of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (hair loss).
(e)</xhtml:p>"?> (d) This section shall not apply to a specialized health insurance policy.
View plain text versions (5)
- Chaptered 09/27/26 - Chaptered html September 27, 2026
- Amended 08/21/26 - Amended Senate html August 21, 2026
- Amended 08/13/26 - Amended Senate html August 13, 2026
- Introduced 02/02/26 - Introduced Current pdf February 02, 2026
- AB1682 View text html
Action History
-
Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m.
-
Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 71. Noes 0.).
-
In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
-
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 39. Noes 0.).
-
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
-
Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
-
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
-
Read second time and amended. Ordered returned to second reading.
-
From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (August 13).
-
In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file.
-
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 24). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
-
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
-
In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
-
Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 67. Noes 1.)
-
Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
-
From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (May 14).
-
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
-
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 21). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
-
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
-
From printer. May be heard in committee March 5.
-
Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Gregg Hart · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Hart, Gregg Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Allen | — | Yea |
| Gonzalez | — | Yea |
| Ochoa Bogh | — | Yea |
| Pérez | — | Yea |
| Rubio | — | Yea |
| Weber Pierson | — | Yea |
| Archuleta, Bob | Democratic | Yea |
| Arreguín, Jesse | Democratic | Yea |
| Ashby, Angelique V. | Democratic | Yea |
| Becker, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| Blakespear, Catherine S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Cabaldon, Christopher | Democratic | Yea |
| Caballero, Anna M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Cervantes, Sabrina | Democratic | Yea |
| Cortese, Dave | Democratic | Yea |
| Durazo, Maria Elena | Democratic | Yea |
| Grayson, Timothy S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Hurtado, Melissa | Democratic | Yea |
| Laird, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Limón, Monique | Democratic | Yea |
| McGuire, Mike | Democratic | Yea |
| McNerney, Jerry | Democratic | Yea |
| Menjivar, Caroline | Democratic | Yea |
| Padilla, Stephen C. | Democratic | Yea |
| Reyes, Eloise Gómez | Democratic | Yea |
| Richardson, Laura | Democratic | Yea |
| Smallwood-Cuevas, Lola | Democratic | Yea |
| Stern, Henry I. | Democratic | Yea |
| Umberg, Thomas J. | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Wiener, Scott D. | Democratic | Yea |
| Alvarado-Gil, Marie | Republican | Yea |
| Choi, Steven S. | Republican | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Yea |
| Grove, Shannon | Republican | Yea |
| Jones, Brian W. | Republican | Yea |
| Niello, Roger W. | Republican | Yea |
| Seyarto, Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Strickland, Tony | Republican | Not Voting |
| Valladares, Suzette Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 98% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Democratic | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 71 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (79)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patterson | — | Yea |
| Ávila Farías | — | Yea |
| Rivas | — | Yea |
| Carrillo | — | Yea |
| Fong | — | Yea |
| Garcia | — | Yea |
| Lowenthal | — | Yea |
| Addis, Dawn | Democratic | Yea |
| Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Ahrens, Patrick | Democratic | Yea |
| Alvarez, David | Democratic | Yea |
| Arambula, Joaquin | Democratic | Yea |
| Bains, Jasmeet | Democratic | Yea |
| Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca | Democratic | Yea |
| Bennett, Steve | Democratic | Yea |
| Berman, Marc | Democratic | Yea |
| Boerner, Tasha | Democratic | Yea |
| Bonta, Mia | Democratic | Yea |
| Bryan, Isaac G. | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| Caloza, Jessica | Democratic | Yea |
| Connolly, Damon | Democratic | Yea |
| Elhawary, Sade | Democratic | Yea |
| Gabriel, Jesse | Democratic | Yea |
| Gipson, Mike A. | Democratic | Yea |
| González, Mark | Democratic | Yea |
| Haney, Matt | Democratic | Yea |
| Harabedian, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Hart, Gregg | Democratic | Yea |
| Irwin, Jacqui | Democratic | Yea |
| Jackson, Corey A. | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Krell, Maggy | Democratic | Yea |
| Lee, Alex | Democratic | Yea |
| McKinnor, Tina | Democratic | Yea |
| Muratsuchi, Al | Democratic | Yea |
| Nguyen, Stephanie | Democratic | Yea |
| Ortega, Liz | Democratic | Yea |
| Pacheco, Blanca | Democratic | Yea |
| Papan, Diane | Democratic | Yea |
| Patel, Darshana R. | Democratic | Yea |
| Pellerin, Gail | Democratic | Yea |
| Petrie-Norris, Cottie | Democratic | Yea |
| Quirk-Silva, Sharon | Democratic | Yea |
| Ramos, James C. | Democratic | Yea |
| Ransom, Rhodesia | Democratic | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Celeste | Democratic | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Michelle | Democratic | Yea |
| Rogers, Chris | Democratic | Yea |
| Rubio, Blanca E. | Democratic | Yea |
| Schiavo, Pilar | Democratic | Yea |
| Schultz, Nick | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharp-Collins, LaShae | Democratic | Yea |
| Solache, Jr., José Luis | Democratic | Yea |
| Soria, Esmeralda | Democratic | Yea |
| Stefani, Catherine | Democratic | Yea |
| Valencia, Avelino | Democratic | Yea |
| Ward, Christopher M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Wicks, Buffy | Democratic | Yea |
| Wilson, Lori D. | Democratic | Yea |
| Zbur, Rick Chavez | Democratic | Yea |
| Alanis, Juan | Republican | Yea |
| Castillo, Leticia | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chen, Phillip | Republican | Not Voting |
| Davies, Laurie | Republican | Yea |
| DeMaio, Carl | Republican | Yea |
| Dixon, Diane | Republican | Yea |
| Ellis, Stan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Flora, Heath | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gonzalez, Jeff | Republican | Yea |
| Hadwick, Heather | Republican | Not Voting |
| Hoover, Josh | Republican | Yea |
| Johnson, Natasha | Republican | Yea |
| Lackey, Tom | Republican | Not Voting |
| Macedo, Alexandra | Republican | Yea |
| Sanchez, Kate | Republican | Yea |
| Ta, Tri | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tangipa, David J. | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wallis, Greg | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cabaldon, Christopher | Democratic | Yea |
| Cervantes, Sabrina | Democratic | Yea |
| Grayson, Timothy S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Richardson, Laura | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Yea |
| Seyarto, Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cabaldon, Christopher | Democratic | Yea |
| Cervantes, Sabrina | Democratic | Yea |
| Grayson, Timothy S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Richardson, Laura | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Yea |
| Seyarto, Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cabaldon, Christopher | Democratic | Yea |
| Cervantes, Sabrina | Democratic | Yea |
| Grayson, Timothy S. | Democratic | Yea |
| Richardson, Laura | Democratic | Yea |
| Wahab, Aisha | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Yea |
| Seyarto, Kelly | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Caballero, Anna M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Durazo, Maria Elena | Democratic | Yea |
| Gonzalez, Lena A. | Democratic | Yea |
| Menjivar, Caroline | Democratic | Yea |
| Padilla, Stephen C. | Democratic | Yea |
| Pérez, Sasha Renée | Democratic | Yea |
| Rubio, Susan | Democratic | Yea |
| Smallwood-Cuevas, Lola | Democratic | Yea |
| Weber Pierson, M.D., Akilah | Democratic | Yea |
| Grove, Shannon | Republican | Yea |
| Valladares, Suzette Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 58 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 8 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 67 | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| % of votes cast | 84% | 1% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (80)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ávila Farías | — | Yea |
| Addis, Dawn | Democratic | Yea |
| Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Ahrens, Patrick | Democratic | Yea |
| Alvarez, David | Democratic | Yea |
| Arambula, Joaquin | Democratic | Yea |
| Bains, Jasmeet | Democratic | Yea |
| Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca | Democratic | Yea |
| Bennett, Steve | Democratic | Yea |
| Berman, Marc | Democratic | Yea |
| Boerner, Tasha | Democratic | Yea |
| Bonta, Mia | Democratic | Yea |
| Bryan, Isaac G. | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| Caloza, Jessica | Democratic | Yea |
| Carrillo, Juan | Democratic | Yea |
| Connolly, Damon | Democratic | Yea |
| Elhawary, Sade | Democratic | Yea |
| Fong, Mike | Democratic | Yea |
| Gabriel, Jesse | Democratic | Yea |
| Garcia, Robert | Democratic | Yea |
| Gipson, Mike A. | Democratic | Yea |
| González, Mark | Democratic | Yea |
| Haney, Matt | Democratic | Yea |
| Harabedian, John | Democratic | Yea |
| Hart, Gregg | Democratic | Yea |
| Irwin, Jacqui | Democratic | Yea |
| Jackson, Corey A. | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Krell, Maggy | Democratic | Yea |
| Lee, Alex | Democratic | Yea |
| Lowenthal, Josh | Democratic | Yea |
| McKinnor, Tina | Democratic | Yea |
| Muratsuchi, Al | Democratic | Yea |
| Nguyen, Stephanie | Democratic | Yea |
| Ortega, Liz | Democratic | Yea |
| Pacheco, Blanca | Democratic | Yea |
| Papan, Diane | Democratic | Yea |
| Patel, Darshana R. | Democratic | Yea |
| Pellerin, Gail | Democratic | Yea |
| Petrie-Norris, Cottie | Democratic | Yea |
| Quirk-Silva, Sharon | Democratic | Yea |
| Ramos, James C. | Democratic | Yea |
| Ransom, Rhodesia | Democratic | Yea |
| Rivas, Robert | Democratic | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Celeste | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Rodriguez, Michelle | Democratic | Yea |
| Rogers, Chris | Democratic | Yea |
| Rubio, Blanca E. | Democratic | Yea |
| Schiavo, Pilar | Democratic | Yea |
| Schultz, Nick | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharp-Collins, LaShae | Democratic | Yea |
| Solache, Jr., José Luis | Democratic | Yea |
| Soria, Esmeralda | Democratic | Yea |
| Stefani, Catherine | Democratic | Yea |
| Valencia, Avelino | Democratic | Yea |
| Ward, Christopher M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Wicks, Buffy | Democratic | Yea |
| Wilson, Lori D. | Democratic | Yea |
| Zbur, Rick Chavez | Democratic | Yea |
| Alanis, Juan | Republican | Yea |
| Castillo, Leticia | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chen, Phillip | Republican | Not Voting |
| Davies, Laurie | Republican | Yea |
| DeMaio, Carl | Republican | Nay |
| Dixon, Diane | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ellis, Stan | Republican | Not Voting |
| Flora, Heath | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gallagher, James | Republican | Not Voting |
| Gonzalez, Jeff | Republican | Yea |
| Hadwick, Heather | Republican | Not Voting |
| Hoover, Josh | Republican | Yea |
| Johnson, Natasha | Republican | Yea |
| Lackey, Tom | Republican | Not Voting |
| Macedo, Alexandra | Republican | Yea |
| Patterson, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Sanchez, Kate | Republican | Not Voting |
| Ta, Tri | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tangipa, David J. | Republican | Not Voting |
| Wallis, Greg | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 80% | 0% | 0% | 20% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Yea |
| Caloza, Jessica | Democratic | Yea |
| Fong, Mike | Democratic | Yea |
| González, Mark | Democratic | Yea |
| Krell, Maggy | Democratic | Yea |
| Pacheco, Blanca | Democratic | Yea |
| Pellerin, Gail | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharp-Collins, LaShae | Democratic | Yea |
| Solache, Jr., José Luis | Democratic | Yea |
| Wicks, Buffy | Democratic | Yea |
| Dixon, Diane | Republican | Not Voting |
| Hoover, Josh | Republican | Yea |
| Ta, Tri | Republican | Not Voting |
| Tangipa, David J. | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (16)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Addis, Dawn | Democratic | Yea |
| Aguiar-Curry, Cecilia M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Ahrens, Patrick | Democratic | Yea |
| Bonta, Mia | Democratic | Yea |
| Caloza, Jessica | Democratic | Yea |
| Carrillo, Juan | Democratic | Yea |
| González, Mark | Democratic | Yea |
| Patel, Darshana R. | Democratic | Yea |
| Rogers, Chris | Democratic | Yea |
| Schiavo, Pilar | Democratic | Yea |
| Sharp-Collins, LaShae | Democratic | Yea |
| Stefani, Catherine | Democratic | Yea |
| Chen, Phillip | Republican | Not Voting |
| Johnson, Natasha | Republican | Yea |
| Patterson, Joe | Republican | Yea |
| Sanchez, Kate | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1682 do?
- Existing law, the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975, provides for the licensure and regulation of health care service plans by the Department of Managed Health Care, and makes a willful violation of the act a crime. Existing law provides for the regulation of health insurers by the Department of Insurance. Existing law requires coverage by health care service plans and health insurers for various screening and treatment services with respect to cancer. This bill would require a large group health care service plan contract or health insurance policy that is issued, amended, or renewed on and after January 1, 2027, to provide coverage for scalp cooling, when prescribed by a health care provider to reduce the incidence or severity of alopecia before, during, or after chemotherapy in which alopecia-inducing chemotherapeutic agents are used. The bill would define scalp cooling for these purposes. Because a violation of these provisions with respect to a health care service plan would be a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. Existing law also provides for the Medi-Cal program, which is administered by the State Department of Health Care Services, under which qualified low-income individuals receive health care services pursuant to a schedule of benefits, including various cancer screenings and benefits relating to cancer treatment. Subject to the extent that federal financial participation is available and not otherwise jeopardized, and any necessary federal approvals have been obtained, this bill would expand the Medi-Cal schedule of benefits to include scalp cooling, when prescribed by a health care provider to reduce the incidence or severity of alopecia before, during, or after chemotherapy in which alopecia-inducing chemotherapeutic agents are used. The bill would subject scalp cooling to utilization controls and medical necessity. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
- Who sponsors AB 1682?
- AB 1682 is sponsored by Hart, Gregg (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 1682?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 02, 2026. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track AB 1682?
- Track AB 1682 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
Make your voice heard on AB 1682
Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.
Stay ahead of AB 1682
Last checked for changes about 1 month ago · updated continuously
One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.
Track this bill →