California 1997-1998 Regular Session Status: Introduced

AB 38 — Health coverage: maternity benefits.

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

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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

The bill addresses maternity benefits in health coverage.

This legislation requires health coverage to include maternity benefits, ensuring women have access to necessary care related to pregnancy and childbirth. It aims to standardize the coverage for maternity services across various health plans.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can expect better health coverage for maternity services during pregnancy and childbirth.

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Sponsors

  • Davis · Cosponsor
  • Alquist · Cosponsor
  • Brown · Cosponsor
  • Figueroa · Cosponsor
  • Aguiar · Cosponsor
  • Aroner · Cosponsor
  • Cardoza · Cosponsor
  • Escutia · Cosponsor
  • Keeley · Cosponsor
  • Knox · Cosponsor
  • Kuehl · Cosponsor
  • Lempert · Cosponsor
  • Machado · Cosponsor
  • Martinez · Cosponsor
  • Napolitano · Cosponsor
  • Perata · Cosponsor
  • Thomson · Cosponsor
  • Villaraigosa · Cosponsor
  • Washington · Cosponsor
  • Wayne · Cosponsor
  • Wildman · Cosponsor
  • Karnette · Cosponsor
  • Solis · Cosponsor
  • Vasconcellos · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 24 co-sponsors · 98 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (24)

  • Davis
  • Alquist
  • Brown
  • Figueroa
  • Aguiar
  • Aroner
  • Cardoza
  • Escutia
  • Keeley
  • Knox
  • Kuehl
  • Lempert
  • Machado
  • Martinez
  • Napolitano
  • Perata
  • Thomson
  • Villaraigosa
  • Washington
  • Wayne
  • Wildman
  • Karnette
  • Solis
  • Vasconcellos

Not signed on (98)

98 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 38?
AB 38 is sponsored by Davis, Alquist, Brown, Figueroa, Aguiar, Aroner, Cardoza, Escutia, Keeley, Knox, Kuehl, Lempert, Machado, Martinez, Napolitano, Perata, Thomson, Villaraigosa, Washington, Wayne, Wildman, Karnette, Solis, and Vasconcellos.
What is the current status of AB 38?
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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