Out-of-state physicians and surgeons: telehealth: license exemption.

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 would let physicians and surgeons licensed in other states deliver telehealth services to California patients without obtaining a California medical license. It targets out-of-state medical professionals and aims to expand access to remote care. The measure is currently pending after a tied committee vote and has been granted reconsideration.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 4065.) Ordered to the Assembly. · Apr 27, 2026

Hearings

• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations
  Senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 13, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Mar 23, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development
  Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee · Mar 23, 2026

History

1. May 11, 2026Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2. Apr 27, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 35. Noes 0. Page 4065.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. Apr 27, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. Apr 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. Apr 13, 2026From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.
6. Mar 27, 2026Set for hearing April 13.
7. Mar 23, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3638.) (March 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Mar 16, 2026Set for hearing March 23.
9. Feb 18, 2026Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
10. Feb 10, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 12.
11. Feb 9, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Roger Niello (R) · sponsor
• Niello
• Valladares

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