| Type of Measure |
|---|
| Inactive Bill - Vetoed |
| Majority Vote Required |
| Non-Appropriation |
| Fiscal Committee |
| Non-State-Mandated Local Program |
| Non-Urgency |
| Non-Tax levy |
| Last 5 History Actions | |
|---|---|
| Date | Action |
| 02/01/24 | Consideration of Governor's veto stricken from file. |
| 01/03/24 | Consideration of Governor's veto pending. |
| 10/07/23 | Vetoed by Governor. |
| 09/15/23 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 4 p.m. |
| 09/11/23 | In Assembly. Ordered to Engrossing and Enrolling. |
| Governor's Message |
|---|
| To the Members of the California State Assembly: I am returning Assembly Bill 576 without my signature. This bill would require the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to update Medi-Cal coverage for medication abortion to align with evidence-based clinical guidelines by March 1, 2024. This bill is well intentioned, but unnecessary. In July 2023, DHCS updated its medication abortion policies for Medi-Cal to reflect current evidence-based clinical guidelines to reimburse providers for care through 77 gestational days. This aligns with the goal of AB 576 and the priority of this Administration to ensure that abortion care is safe, legal, and accessible. For this reason, I cannot sign this bill. Sincerely, Gavin Newsom |