CA AB 2132

Title: Health care services.
Author: Evan Low

Summary
AB 2132, as amended, Low. Health care services. Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of health facilities and clinics, including primary care clinics, by the State Department of Public Health. A violation of these provisions is a crime. Existing law requires an adult patient receiving primary care services in certain health care settings to be offered a screening test for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as specified.This bill would require an adult patient receiving primary care services in a facility, clinic, unlicensed clinic, center, office, or other setting, as specified, to be offered a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and TB screening test, if TB risk factors are identified, to the extent these services are covered under the patient’s health insurance, unless the health care provider reasonably believes certain conditions apply. The bill would also require the health care provider to offer the patient followup health care or refer the patient to a health care provider who can provide followup health care if a screening test is positive, as specified. The bill would prohibit a health care provider who fails to comply with these provisions from being subject to any disciplinary action related to their licensure or certification, or to any civil or criminal liability for that failure. The bill would make related findings and declarations.

Status
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.

Bill Documents
CA AB 2132 - 02/27/24 - Amended Assembly
02/27/24 - CA AB 2132 (02/27/24 - Amended Assembly)