Master of Divinity: physician and surgeon: title.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Business and Professions Code that bars anyone with a Master of Divinity from displaying the titles “MDiv” or “M.D.i.v.” in any communication about their practice unless the title is unmistakably different from “MD” or “M.D.” Violations would not carry criminal penalties. It aims to prevent the public from confusing religious‑degree titles with medical doctor credentials.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Apr 1, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 21, 2025
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Apr 1, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. May 21, 2025Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 1627.)
5. May 21, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
6. Apr 1, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (April 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
7. Mar 3, 2025Referred to Com. on B. & P.
8. Feb 15, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 17.
9. Feb 14, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Berman · sponsor

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