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Committee clarifies that emergency services include reproductive health care, including abortion, in AB 40
Summary
AB 40 would clarify California law to explicitly include reproductive health services, including abortion, as part of emergency services; the Health Committee voted to refer the bill to appropriations after hearing supportive testimony from clinical groups and opposition concerns about clinical judgment.
The Assembly Health Committee on March 25 approved AB 40, which clarifies state law to explicitly include reproductive health services — including abortion — within the definition of emergency services.
Author (presenting from the chair) explained the bill seeks to ensure emergency departments recognize reproductive health emergencies and provide necessary care to stabilize life‑threatening conditions. Testimony in support came from…
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