AB 12 is sponsored by Davis, Ashburn, Granlund, Alby, Figueroa, Aguiar, Battin, Bordonaro, Cunneen, Gallegos, Kuykendall, Leach, Morrissey, Richter, Lockyer, McPherson, Schiff, Watson, and Pacheco, Blanca (Democratic).

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California 1997-1998 Regular Session Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

AB 12 — Health care coverage: obstetricians and gynecologists: direct access.

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This bill died with 1997-1998 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

This bill allows patients to directly access obstetricians and gynecologists without needing a referral from another doctor. It aims to improve the ease of obtaining specialized women's health care services.

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In the latest version of Bill AB 12, a specific section of the text was added to clarify an important point. The removed section, however, was deemed unnecessary or redundant, streamlining the bill for easier understanding. This change is important because it helps make the bill clearer and more focused, ensuring that everyone knows exactly what is being proposed.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 12 do?: This bill allows patients to directly access obstetricians and gynecologists without needing a referral from another doctor. It aims to improve the ease of obtaining specialized women's health care services.
Who sponsors AB 12?: AB 12 is sponsored by Davis, Ashburn, Granlund, Alby, Figueroa, Aguiar, Battin, Bordonaro, Cunneen, Gallegos, Kuykendall, Leach, Morrissey, Richter, Lockyer, McPherson, Schiff, Watson, and Pacheco, Blanca (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 12?: This bill died with 1997-1998 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Identifier: AB 12
Jurisdiction: California
Session: 1997-1998 Regular Session
Type: Bill
Status: Introduced
Prime sponsor: Davis

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