License to practice medicine: Licensed Physicians from Mexico Program and California Physician Expansion Act.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new program that lets physicians licensed in Mexico apply for a full California license after completing a three‑year nonrenewable term and meeting education and exam requirements. It also creates a provisional license for doctors who hold a full, unrestricted license in another country, allowing them to practice in California under supervision for up to six years while they meet additional criteria. The measures aim to address physician shortages, especially in underserved and Spanish‑speaking communities.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 54. Noes 9. Page 5319.) · May 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Jun 22, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 6, 2026

History

1. May 27, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
2. May 26, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 54. Noes 9.)
3. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
4. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 11. Noes 2.) (May 14).
5. May 6, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. Apr 23, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Apr 23, 2026Measure version as amended on April 22 corrected.
8. Apr 22, 2026Read second time and amended.
9. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 2.) (April 21).
10. Apr 14, 2026Re-referred to Com. on B. & P.
11. Apr 13, 2026From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on B. & P. Read second time and amended.
12. Mar 9, 2026Referred to Com. on B. & P.

The 12 most recent of 14 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• David Alvarez (D) · sponsor
• Alvarez
• Ávila Farías

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