Medi-Cal: acupuncture.

Legislative status

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

Summary

The bill amends the Medi‑Cal schedule of benefits so that acupuncture is covered for eligible low‑income Californians regardless of whether federal matching funds are available. It does not create new spending, but expands access to a complementary therapy for Medi‑Cal recipients. The measure was vetoed by the governor and is now awaiting Senate action on the veto.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 74. Noes 1. Page 6494.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 25, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Jun 24, 2026
• Health Committee Hearing
  Health · Jun 9, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations
  Senate Appropriations Committee · Apr 13, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
2. May 20, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
3. May 19, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 35. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. Apr 13, 2026April 13 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. Mar 27, 2026Set for hearing April 13.
9. Mar 26, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 3689.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Mar 11, 2026Set for hearing March 25.
11. Feb 11, 2026Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
12. Feb 3, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 5.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Scott Wiener (D) · sponsor
• Fong
• Haney
• Wiener

Bill text

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