Medi-Cal: behavioral health treatment: stakeholder feedback.

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 mandates fingerprint‑based background checks for any person delivering Medi-Cal covered behavioral health treatment who does not hold a state license, to be completed by July 1 2027. It also directs the Department of Health Care Services to convene a stakeholder workgroup in early 2027 to review and advise on clinical guidelines, treatment plans, supervision, and billing practices for these services. The goal is to strengthen oversight and quality of care for low‑income children and youth under 21, including those with autism.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 0. Page 6306.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 20, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jun 30, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jun 23, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on HEALTH.
2. May 26, 2026Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and PUB. S.
3. May 20, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 19, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 38. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 28, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
10. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 0. Page 3982.) (April 21).
12. Apr 16, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3900.) (April 15). Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.

The 12 most recent of 19 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Akilah Weber Pierson (D) · sponsor
• Weber Pierson

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