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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. Enacted

Summary

The bill amends dozens of sections of the Business and Professions Code to set maximum fees for permits, tighten supervision requirements, and expand education and practicum standards for dentists, oral surgeons, anesthesiologists, marriage‑family therapists, counselors, and related providers. It also revises the fictitious business name filing form and clarifies out‑of‑state license equivalency. The changes aim to protect public safety, ensure consistent professional training, and limit costs for practitioners.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6522.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Jun 30, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee Hearing
  Business, Professions and Economic Development · Apr 20, 2026
• Business, Professions and Economic Development
  Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee · Apr 20, 2026

History

1. May 18, 2026Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2. May 7, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 7, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 5, 2026Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
5. May 4, 2026From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar.
6. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
7. Apr 20, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3954.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
8. Apr 15, 2026Set for hearing April 20.
9. Mar 25, 2026Referred to Com. on B. P. & E.D.
10. Mar 18, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 17.
11. Mar 17, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Committee on Business, Professions and Economic Development · sponsor

Bill text

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