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Senate committee backs AB 40 to clarify California emergency‑care law includes reproductive health
Summary
AB 40 would specify that California's definition of emergency services covers reproductive health care, including abortions when medically necessary. Supporters said the change is needed after recent federal guidance changes; opponents questioned whether the bill is necessary and raised legal concerns.
Assemblymember (author identified in testimony as) introduced AB 40 to clarify that state law defining emergency services includes reproductive health services, including abortion when medically necessary. Assembly testimony framed the bill as a response to recent federal guidance changes and said the aim is to ensure that patients in emergency situations are not turned away.
Angela Hill, representing the California Medical Association, testified in support and said delays in emergency care “can result in permanent injury, a loss of fertility, or even death to the pregnant person.” Hill told the committee that in…
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